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European Culture Final Exam Questions 1.What is the definition of culture? A mental phenomenon, consisting of the contents of minds, customs, living styles… 2.What aspects of our daily lives do culture influence? Language, food, dressing, thinking pattern… 3.Why isn’t Europe part of Asia? Because they are two separate continents. Sometimes the combined land area is known as Eurasia, but Eurasia is not a continent. 4.What is civilization? Civilization is a form of human culture in which many people live in cities, have mastered the art of smelting metals, and have developed a method of writing. 5.Name 7 common features of civilization. Division of labor, settled agriculture, domestication of animals, writing, architecture, long-distance trade, governments/laws 6.What 2 ancient civilizations left the largest legacy to Europe (i.e., what are the 2 main threads of European culture)? Hebrews, ancient Greece 7.What is the most important contribution of the Hebrew people to European culture? Religion 8.What book becomes the backbone of European culture for much of its history and provides Europe with stories and myths to explain the world? The Bible 9.How would the ancient Hebrews and Greeks differ on the meaning of life? The Hebrews thought life was to serve God The Greeks sought excellence and knowledge 10.Name some of the traits the Hebrews passed on to Europe: Monotheism, Altruism, All life has value, the idea of being a missionary or representative of God to others, etc. 11.What is a city-state? A city functions as a state 12.Are the ancient Greeks more prone to peace or war? War 13.What kind of values do a warrior people produce? Competition, courage/bravery, individual honor, success 14.Name one example of their love for competition. The Olympic Games 15.How are the Greek gods different from the Hebrew God? The Greek gods had human personalities, they are willing to sacrifice. 16.What 2 city-states dominate ancient Greece? Sparta, Athens 17.Describe the culture