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Culture

Shared beliefs, practices, and material traits of a group.

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Cultural Landscape

Human-modified environments that reflect culture.

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Sequent Occupance

The layering of cultural influences over time.

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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural traits.

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Culture Hearth

Origin of a cultural trait.

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Cultural Convergence

Cultures becoming more alike.

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Cultural Divergence

Cultures staying distinct due to isolation.

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Material Culture

Tangible things (clothing, architecture, tools).

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Non-Material Culture

Beliefs, traditions, values, language, and religion.

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Language

Communication system that shapes identity.

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Religion

Belief systems that influence traditions.

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Customs & Traditions

Social practices passed down through generations.

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Social Organization

Family structures, government, education.

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Built Environment

Man-made structures (buildings, roads, monuments).

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Agricultural Patterns

Farming techniques, types of crops.

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Sequent Occupance

The idea that different cultures leave their mark on a place over time.

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Relocation Diffusion

The spread of culture through the physical movement of people.

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Expansion Diffusion

The spread of culture without the physical movement of people.

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Hierarchical Diffusion

Spread from influential people or places first.

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Contagious Diffusion

Spreads rapidly, affecting nearly everyone it contacts.

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Stimulus Diffusion

A cultural trait spreads but is adapted or modified.

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Globalization

Increasing interconnectedness of the world.

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Lingua Franca

A common language used for communication between speakers of different languages.

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Creolization

The blending of languages.

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Cultural Blending

New languages, religious traditions, and hybrid cultures emerge.

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Cultural Imperialism

Dominant languages and religions may suppress local traditions.

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Positive Effects of Diffusion

Economic opportunities and increased cultural diversity.

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Negative Effects of Diffusion

Loss of Indigenous languages and religious conflicts.