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Culture

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The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

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Ethnic Group

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A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

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Dialect

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A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Dictatorship

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A country governed by a dictator.

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Monarchy

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A form of government with a monarch at the head.

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Civilization

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the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

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Cultural Diffusion

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is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. The mixing of world cultures through different ethnicities, religions and nationalities has increased with advanced communication, transportation and technology.

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Culture Region

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refers to a geographical area with one relatively homogeneous human activity or complex of activities. These are often associated with an ethnolinguistic group and the territory it inhabits.

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