Unit 1: Culture

Haggers

history, aesthetics, gov, geo, econ, religion, social

Culture

way of life of a group of people who share common beliefs wand customs

Culture Region

Area of people who share common culture traits

Culture Traits

shared charectheresthics within a culture

Cultural diffusion

Process of spreading knowledge,ideas,skills, and goods to other cultures

Ethnic Group

People who share a common culture, language, and history

Institution

An estabilished official orginization that is a foundation for culture region; education, economics, and government

Multicultural

The variety of cultures within a community

Monotheisthic

the belief in one god

Polytheistic

The Belief In More Than One God

Religion

System of beliefs,values,or practices nased on the teachings of spiritual leader(s) or natural elements

philosophy

basic beliefs that guide behavior

sacred

Regarded as holy or worthy of respect

Place of worship

common place where people gather to express admiration or devotion to a deity or God

Deity

God or goddess