Culture+of+Libya

Culture of Libya

How does culture influence human actions? -Culture has a very big influence on human actions. Culture can influence the way of life for certain people, what they do for a living, and what thier family and friends are like. How is culture developed and changed? -Culture can be developed and changed over time. Some people follow specific cultural rules, while others follow only some, and their own. Does religion change culture of does culture change religion? -I think that it is a matter of how you look at it. In some ways, religions changes culture, and in others culture changes religion. What things are considered cultural elements? -Things like foods, clothes, traditions, religions, jobs, and music are all considered cultural elements.

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Ethnicities Greeks, Muslims, Cretans, Maltese, and Armenians. Arabs and Berbers make up 90% of ethnic groups.

Clothes

Men wear loose cotton shirts and trousers covered by a cloak, and a flat brimless hat. Woman usually wear a full length robe. Some people in the cities wear these clothes, because of their beliefs and values, but most city people wear western-style clothing.

Quick Facts!

-The national language of Libya is Arabic.

-English is the most popular second language taught in schools regularly.

-Latin is known as second language in certain circles

-Libyan cuisines are a mix of Arabic and Mediterranean, strongly influenced by Italian.

-Pasta and macaroni are highly eaten in Libya.

-Sharba is a type of highly spiced soup typical to the country.

-Libya is a highly conservative Islamic society.

-Because of over crowding, many Libyans live in single homes with extended family.

-Rural people live in stone or mud brick houses often having a single room for all their activities apart from a shed for animals

-Women, in Libya, have very little educational opportunity and it is not common to see working women.