2-2 Global Cultures

Question 1

way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs

Answer 1

culture

Question 2

people with a common language, history, religion, and some physical traits

Answer 2

ethnic group

Question 3

local form of language that may have a distinct vocabulary and pronunciation

Answer 3

dialect

Question 4

form of limited government in which power rests with the people, and all citizen share in running the government

Answer 4

democracy

Question 5

form of government in which a leader rules by force and typically limits citizens’ freedoms

Answer 5

dictatorship

Question 6

government led by king or queen who inherited power by being born into ruling family

Answer 6

monarchy

Question 7

highly developed culture

Answer 7

civilization

Question 8

process of spreading, languages, and customs from one culture to another

Answer 8

cultural diffusion

Question 9

area that includes different countries that share similar cultural traits

Answer 9

culture region

Question 10

development of a worldwide culture with an independent economy

Answer 10

globalization