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Chapter 4
The World’s People Notes
Term | Definition |
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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 |