Question | Answer |
culture | the mix of values, beliefs, behaviors and material objects that reflect the way of life of a particular group of people |
behaviors | a person's actions or conduct |
rituals | behaviors done according to religious or social laws or customs |
beliefs | something accepted as true by an individual or group |
values | principles or standards considered worthwhile or desirable |
tradition | a system of beliefs, values, and practices passed down within a culture |
cultural universals | learned behavior patterns that are shared by all of humanity collectively |
arable land | land suited to agriculture |
nomadic | people who move from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location |
cultural landscape | the visible features of an area of land as modified by humans showing the imprint of a cultural group |
cultural change | a shift that may occur within a culture, usually as a result of outside influences |
cultural diffusion | the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another |
barrier | something that inhibits or prevents the spread or passage |
taboo | a custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice |
fad | short lived, highly popular and widespread activities, styles, objects or ideas |
global problem | a problem that affects the whole planet or recurs in many different places on earth |
World Heritage sites | UNESCO created these to protect the world's unique heritages and cultures. |
globalization | the process by which people, businesses, and countries throughout the world become more connected and interdependent, often resulting in more similarities |