Geography

7 continents:

1. North America 

2. South America 

3. Europe

4. Antarctica 

5. Africa

6. Asia

7. Australia

Oceans

1. Atlantic ocean

2. Pacific Ocean

3. Indian Ocean

4. Arctic Ocean

4 Oceans

Economics

Ways to Measure an economy

GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

– Measure of all goods and services produced in a country in one year

GDP per capita

    GDP divided by population; average amount of money made per person

Standard of living

    Measurement of a country's education, housing, health, and nutrition 

Traditional Economies

- Found in rural, non developed countries

- Customs guide economic decisions

- Technology not used

- Farming, hunting and gathering

- Economic activity is usually based around family needs

- Men and women have different roles

Market Economies

– Measure of all goods and services produced in a country in one year

Command Economies

An economy in which production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government

Governments

Government--Organization that sets up and enforces laws.

Why do we need government

- To protect people

- To protect people's rights

- To resolve conflicts within the country and with other countries

There are 100's of different types of governments, most fit into the following categories:

Different types of Governments

Tribal Rule: Usually based on culture's customs and beliefs

Direct Democracy: Form of government where all adults take part in decisions by voting on every issue

Representative Democracy/Republic: Run by representatives that the people vote for

Constitutional Monarchy: There is a monarchy (queen or king) or an emperor, but they don't have all power.

Cultures

The way of life of a group of people

Parts of culture include

--Beliefs

-- Customs

-- Ideas, ways of doing things

-- Homes

-- Food

-- Clothing

-- Sports

-- Literature/art

-- Religion

-- Government

-- Language

Religion

the belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods.

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