COMPARATIVE CULTURES 12 MS DOW ARTIFACTS What is

COMPARATIVE CULTURES 12 MS. DOW

ARTIFACTS • What is an “ARTIFACT”? • An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ARTIFACTS?

COMPARATIVE CULTURES 12 MS. DOW

HISTORY VS. CIVILIZATION VS. CULTURE Take notes on each of these concepts using the provided resources. This will help you with today’s assignment.

HISTORY (FROM DICTIONARY. COM) 1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. 2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc. , usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient. 3. the aggregate of past events. 4. the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race. Click for video

CIVILIZATION (FROM DICTIONARY. COM) • an advanced state of human society, in which a high l evel of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. • any type of culture, society, etc. , of a specific place, time, or group. Click for video

CULTURE (FROM DICTIONARY. COM) • the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. • the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. Click for video

REFLECTION QUESTIONS • Complete the definitions, reflection questions and Quote assignment for today. Be prepared to share your quote with the class after break today.