Geography		helps pass down beliefs and practices of a culture from one generation to the next
Political and Economic Systems		the act of a culture creating a social structure by organizing its members into smaller units in order to help people work together and meet their basic needs of survival
Religion		an element of culture that is present in every society, which is meant to represent a culture of a certain group of people
Technology		the use and knowledge of tools that help improve the way of life for a society or civilization
The Arts		combines to make government; helps maintain law and order, create organization, and prevent chaos
Customs and Traditions		helps answer basic questions about life and establishes values that a specific group of people feel are important
Social Patterns		A combination of human and physical influences that help develop the environment in which we are a part of