I. Background of Culture
A. Time
B. Geographic setting
C. Physical description of people

Il. Themes
A. Values: What is important to the people?
B. Ethics: What is considered right or wrong in the culture?
C. Symbols: What visual Images indicate the culture's themes (its values and ethics)

Ill Economics
A. Technology
B. Division of labor
C. Trade and money
D. Transportation

IV. Food, Clothing, Shelter
A. Food (methods of production and domesticated animals)
B. Clothing and adornment
C. Shelter and dwellings

V. Political Organization
A. Government
B. Law enforcement
C. War and peace

VI. Family and Kin
A. Marriage and type of family groupings
B. Child training and rites of passage

VII. Attitude Toward the Unknown
A. Religious beliefs
B. Religious practices
C. Death rituals

VIII. Communications
A. Language
B. Number systems

IX. Arts and Esthetic Values
A. Art
B. Music
C. Dance, drama, literature

X. Recreation
A. Games and sports
B. Use of leisure time