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Chapter 20
Word | Definition |
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Cultural Diffusion | The spread of a cultures beliefs, practices, and traditions from one group of people to another |
Religion | A set of beliefs, practices, and traditions. Some might revolve around a god or a superior being |
Government | A ruling or controling person or group, sometimes selected by the people, assigned to lead the nation or area |
Architecture | The designing and building of structures |
Social Structure | A system that organizes people based on their worth |
Technology | Science that is applied to create technical means |
Regent | One who rules in the name of another |
Aristocracy | A ruling class of noble families |
Meditation | A spiritual discipline that involves deep relaxation and an emptying of distracting thoughts from the mind |
Syllables | A unit of sound in a word; for example, unit has two examples "u" and "nit" |
Pagodas | A tower shaped structure with several stories and roofs |
Elements of Culture | Objects, ideas, and customs from the Asian mainland |
Art | An expression of an emotion, setting, or person, usually a visual, that is appreciated for its beauty and creativity |