Definition of Culture:
Culture is the
characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from
language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
Source:
Zimmermann, By .
"What Is Culture? Definition of Culture." LiveScience. TechMedia
Network, 9 July 2012. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html>.
First World:
"First World" refers to so called developed, capitalist,
industrial countries, roughly, a bloc of countries aligned with the United
States after World War II, with more or less common political and economic
interests: North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia.
The United States is
sometimes described as a "melting pot" in which different cultures
have contributed their own distinct "flavors" to American culture.
U.S. culture has been shaped by the cultures of Native Americans, Latin
Americans, Africans and Asians.
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Language:
most official business is conducted in English
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Religion:
75% of Christians
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Style: influenced
by celebrities, predominantly casual (denim, sneakers…)
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Food: fast
food, beef, cheese, bread, and bean
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Art: mass
media production, movie industry, artistic style (quilts and hand-crafted )
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Sport:
football, baseball, basketball
Source:
“First, Second and Third
World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.
Zimmermann, By .
"American Culture: Traditions and Customs of the United States."
LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 22 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.livescience.com/28945-american-culture.html>.
Second World:
"Second World" refers to the former communist-socialist,
industrial states, (formerly the Eastern bloc, the territory and sphere of
influence of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic) today: Russia, Eastern
Europe (e.g., Poland) and some of the Turk States (e.g., Kazakhstan) as well as
China.
The teachings of
Confucius — which stress obedience and deference to elders and responsibility
to community — are a dominant part of the Chinese culture.
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Language:
ideographic character
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Religion:
Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism
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Food: rice,
spicy, tea, and features stir-fired dishes
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Art:
sculptures and paintings, flute and the zither, kung-fu
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Sport: soccer
Source:
“First, Second and Third
World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.
Zimmermann, By . "Chinese Culture: Customs & Traditions of
China." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 17 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan.
2015. <http://www.livescience.com/28823-chinese-culture.html>.
Third World:
"Third World" are all the other countries, today
often used to roughly describe the developing countries of Africa, Asia and
Latin America. The term Third World includes as well capitalist (e.g.,
Venezuela) and communist (e.g., North Korea) countries, as very rich (e.g.,
Saudi Arabia) and very poor (e.g., Mali) countries.
The culture of India is
among the world's oldest, reaching back about 5,000 years. Many sources
describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the
supreme culture in the world. India is a very diverse country, and different
regions have their own distinct cultures.
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Religion: Hindusim
and Buddhism
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Style:
colorful silk saris worn
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Food: herbs
and spices
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Art: film
industry, Indian dance has a tradition of more than 2,000 years
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Architecture:
The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal. India also
has many ancient temples.
Source:
“First, Second and Third
World." First, Second, and Third World. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm>.
Zimmermann, By . "Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of
India." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 10 Apr. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.livescience.com/28634-indian-culture.html>.
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