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Unit 1
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. |