4. What is Culture?
What is culture?
Culture is the way of
life of a group of
people who share
similar beliefs and
customs
Many elements: food,
clothing, homes, jobs,
language, religion,
architecture
Worldviews
5. Islam in North Africa
Islam in North
Africa
Religion is a
large part of
North Africa’s
culture
95% are
Muslim
6. Muslim Beliefs
Beliefs
One God (Allah)
Prophet Muhammad
Quran = sacred book
Prohibits gambling, alcohol, pork, lying, stealing,
murder
Terrorists use word “martyr” because suicide is a sin
Islamic
law is called Sharia law
Mosque
7. 5 Pillars of Islam
Iman or Faith
Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality
of the prophet hood of Muhammad
Salah or Prayer
Establishment of the daily prayers
Zakah or Almsgiving
Concern for and almsgiving to the needy
Sawm or Fasting
Self-purification through fasting
Hajj or Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
8. Unifies the People
Islam Unifies the
People
Islam and Arabic
language
Ethnic group;
people who share
language, religion,
or cultural
traditions
Different ethnic
groups in North
Africa
9. Cultural Changes
Cultural Changes
Changes brought on
by travel
Sharing customs and
ideas
Cultural diffusion;
spread of culture
Location plays a role
in diffusion
North Africa is
connected to three
continents
Hub of trade
Conquests
11. Preserving Culture
Preserving
Culture
Concerned they
are becoming
too modern
Challenge
12. Religious Diffusion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd5hvXgI_bQ
Focus on geography and location
13. EXIT CARD
Answer in packet
How has North Africa’s location contributed to
cultural diffusion?
14. American Culture
In partners, make a book of American culture
Define American culture for a foreigner
Language
Religion
Food
Traditions/Customs
Family Life
