Cultural Universals Outline

I Cultural Background

    A. Name of group

    B. Time (When did these people live?)

    C. Geographic setting including climate, weather, vegetation, etc.

II Economics

    A. What they used for money

    B. How did they get the things they needed-trade, farming, etc.

III Domestic Elements

    A. Food-what they eat, how they prepare it, who prepares it, and how

    B. Clothing and adornment- clothing they wore, how it was decorated and constructed

    C. Shelter- type of home, materials, rooms, etc.

    D. Domestic Animals- Names and purpose of each

IV Transportation

    A. Types used

    B. Methods of construction/use

V Family end Education

    A. Family Groups

    B. Ceremonies

    C. Child Training (who what and how)

VI Political Organization and Protection

    A. Government-who makes the rules and decisions, political makeup/structure

    B. Law Encorcement- who enforces the rules and how

VII Religion and Morals

    A. Customs

    B. Beliefs-what they consider right and wrong

    C. Ceremonies- coming of age, marriages, burial, etc.

VIII Communication

    A. Language (written and oral)

    B. Number system

IX Technology

    A. Warfare -Types of weapons and usage

    B. Daily life-tools, transportation, etc.

X Recreation

    A. Team games/dances

    B. Individual leisure activities/hobbies

XI  Arts and Aesthetics

    A. Music

    B. Art

    C. Drama

    C. Architecture

    D. Jewelry, crafts, etc.