the adoption of cultural trais, such as language, by one group under the influence of another
animism
most prevalent in Africa and the Americas, doctrine in which the world is seen as being infused with spiritual and even supernatural powers
arifact
any item the represents a material aspect of culture
buddhism
system of belief that seeks to explain ultimate realities for all people-such as the nature of suffering and the path toward self-realization
caste system
system in India that gives every Indiana particular place in the social hierarchy from birth. Individuals may improve the position they in herit in the caste system in their next life through their actions, or karma.
christianity
the world's most widespread religion. Christianity is a monotheistic, universal religion that uses missionaries to expand its members worldwide. The three major categories of Christianity are Roman Catholic, Prodestant, and Eastern Orthodox.
creole
a pidgin language that evolves to the point at which it becomes the primary language of the people who speak it
cultural complex
the group of traits that define a particular culture
cultural extinction
obliteration of an entire culture by war, disease, acculturation, or a combination of the three
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