Created By:
Christian Galaz
March 23, 2014

Culture is defined by shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people.

Identification: The Romans used the name italia to refer to the italian peninsula. Italy has been invaded by many different people to settle there.

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Languages spoken are italian which is derived from latin. French and German are also languages spoken in some areas of Italy. About 90 percent of italians are roman catholic. Italians love art, music and sports. The family is very important to italians. So much that a household may include grandparents, parents and children. Italians love food and they make their dishes using fresh vegetables. Some common italian food include pizza, lasagna, gelato and other delicious desserts.



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Italy is in the southern Europe next to France, Switzerland, Austria. It is peninsula shaped like a boot.

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Italians like to be introduced by a third party. It is proper to be introduced to women and older people first when meeting new people. It is also common to greet people with a firm hand shake, direct eye contact and a hug.

They often use hand gestures when speaking to emphasize whatever they are talking about.

They consider pointing fingers at someone as being rude.


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There are three styles of architecture in Italy: Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance.

Romanesque originated in north Italy and is the most popular style. It uses semi circles including doorways and window frames.

Gothic architecture originated in France and replaced Romanesque in western Europe.

Renaissance is the use of art on walls and ceilings of buildings. It includes Christian art developed by Raphael and Michelangelo.

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The national sport of italy is soccer or football as they call it. Soccer for Italians is a tradition and their passion.
They have won four world cups.

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Italy is a republican democracy.
Italy has a different structure of government from the United States. The biggest difference is in the role of the President. The Judicial power is held by the judges, who's only duty is to apply the laws.


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All children are required to attend school from ages 6 through 16. Primary school, begins at age six and continues for five years. The next level known as scoula is now known secondaria di grado, secondary school level one where student study until they turn fourteen. They have both public and private schools.


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Problem: 80,000 students enrolled in architecture schools and very few will create buildings it is not a lack of talent but lack of development for many reasons.


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Italians are very passionate people. They are very talented, especially in Art. Religion, family, soccer and food are some of the things that are very important to them.