3.2 Global Cultures Flashcards
Culture
Way of life a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.
Ethnic Group
People with a common language,history,religion,and some physical traits
Dialect
Local form of a language that may have a distinct vocabulary and pronunciation.
Democracy
Form of limited government in which power rests with the people, and all citizens share in running the government.
Dictatorship
Form of government in which a leader rules by force and typically limits citizens’ freedoms
Monarchy
Government led by king or queen who inherited power by being born in to ruling family.
Civilization
Highly developed culture.
Cultural diffusion
Process of spreading ideas, language, and customs from one culture to another.
Culture region
Area that includes different countries that share similar cultural traits.
Globalization
Development of a worldwide culture with an interdependent economy.
Widespread
Scattered or found in a wide area
Unique
Being the only one of its kind.