Some Native Americans have two names, one of which is never made public because of the power it would give another person over them.It is common in parts of West Africa for people to name their…
People have lived in the world for millions of years. Today, 6.3 billion people live on the earth.The world's population grows by 100 million each year. Some 950 million people in the world are…
Aristocracy: A society or group of people ruled by the upper class. Democracy: A form of government in which the people hold power. People can either exercise the power or elect officials to do so…
A generic person is the name for a type of person, not a real one. These names are often used to describe different kinds of people.Famous CouplesJane and John Doe The Does have been around since…
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a famous saying about customs. But what exactly do the Romans and other people do that is so different? Where do women wear rings in their noses to show they…
From the pecking order of chickens to the size of children, groups have a way of lining up. Here, in order of importance, are some titles used in various organizations.U.S. Government (In Order of…
The knights of medieval times were warriors. Any man who trained to fight could become a knight.Page At age 7 a boy would leave his home to live with a knight and learn to use hand weapons.Squire…
Geisha, gaffer, guru — what do they do? Do cowpunchers jab cows? Do stockbrokers break things? Here's what these people really do. Bellhop: A hotel employee who escorts guests to their rooms,…
People who have a common language, race, religion, or cultural background are considered to be an ethnic group.Aborigines The native hunters and food gatherers of Australia are called aborigines,…
You can't get much older than 6 million years. That is when the first human beings, known as Hominidae, evolved. They were not like apes; they had bigger brains, different teeth, and walked…
