1. Culture “PERSIA”

2. What is Culture? How a group of people live who share similar beliefs and customs.

3. P: Political Influences Government structure Monarchy: Kings and Queens, Dictatorship: Dictator/military, Democracy: president (voted in by the people)

4. E: Economic Influences Ways of making a living/income. State control of trade/industry (Command economy). Agriculture/Industry important. Levels of technology. Levels of international trade.

5. R: Religious Influences Helps to answer basic questions about life and death. Holy Books Beliefs Teachings Plays a role in how societies interact.

6. S: Social Influences Family order patriarchal (Father leads) matriarchal (Mother leads) Gender Roles (women, children, elderly) Social classes (aristocracy, slaves/ upper, middle, lower) Entertainment Life Styles

7. I: Intellectual Influences The Arts - Art and Music Writing and Literature Math/Science Education Inventions

8. A: Area (Geographic Influences) Location Physical geography Movement