Chapter 4 Flashcards
Culture
The set of beliefs, values, practices that a group of people have in common.
Culture trait
An activity or behavior in which people often take part
Culture region
An area in which people have many shared culture traits
Ethnic group
A group of people that share a common culture and ancestry
Cultural diversity
The state of having a variety of cultures in the same area
Cultural diffusion
The spread of culture traits from one region to another
Population
The total number of people in a given area
Population density
A measure of the number of people living in an area
Birthrate
The annual number of births per 1000 people
Migration
The process of moving from one place to another
Democracy
A form of government where the people elect leaders and rule by majority
Commmunism
A political system where the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country
Market economy
a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
Command economy
A system in which the central government makes all economic decisions
Gross domestic product
GCP
The value of goods and services produced within a country in a single year
Developed countries
Countries with strong economies and a high quality of life
Developing countries
Countries with less economies and a lower quality of life
Globalization
The process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade
Popular culture
Refers to culture traits that are well known and widely accepted
Interdependence
A relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, or services.
United Nations (UN)
An organization of the worlds countries that promotes peace and security around the globe
Humanitarian aid
Assistance to people in distress
