1. Unit I: World Cultures Toolkit World Cultures 9

9. Types of Maps Which is which? What country is shown on the physical map? What area or region of the world is shown on the political map?

12. “Where am I?!” (cont)

15. Population Distribution Thematic Map

18. Culture*

20. How can we “see” culture?*

26. Quick Write: In three to four sentences, explain your reasoning behind the following statement: How can it be argued that understanding cultural relativism is important when studying different cultures?

31. Belief System Tools (cont.)

37. GDP per Capita

38. Life Expectancy Around the World

42. Political Systems*

46. World Political Systems Blue – Presidential Republic Yellow – Semi-Presidential Republic (Pres. & PM share power) Red – Constitutional Monarchy/Parliamentary Purple – Absolute Monarchy Brown – Single-Party or Military (Dictatorship or Oligarchy)

47. Quick Write – So why do we need to teach and learn about World Cultures? You tell me!