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Chapter 4
The World’s People Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| culture | the set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common |
| culture trait | an activity or behavior in which people often take part |
| culture region | an area in which people have many shared culture traits |
| ethnic group | a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry |
| multicultural society | a society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area |
| cultural diffusion | the spread of culture traits from one region to another |
| cultural universals | features that are common to all cultures |
| social institutions | organized patterns of belief and behavior that focus on meeting a society’s needs |
| heritage | the wealth of cultural elements that has been passed down over generations |
| universal theme | a message about life or human nature that is meaningful across time and in all places |
| globalization | the process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade |
| interdependence | a relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, and services |