Transcript Many Regions, Many Cultures

Many Regions,
Many Cultures
Chapter 1, Section 2
Pg. 24 - 26
Different Places,
Different Cultures
Culture Region - area of the
world where people share
similar beliefs.
Example - British & Indians
(country of India).
Specific Example - the Brits
brought tea to the Indian
culture.
Defining Regions & Cultures
The World’s Culture Regions
Culture Region - Latin
American, North Africa,
Southwest Asia.
North Africa is shaped by
the Islamic religion.
Not every person in the
region belongs to the
dominant culture.
Geography Affects How & Where People Live
Culture Regions Change
Culture regions have
changed over thousands
of years.
Decisions and events
affect every part of the
world.
Example - Middle East
raises oil prices, the USA
feels the affect (higher gas
prices).
The Impact of Natural Resources