Chapter 4 Vocab SS (Ogle) Flashcards
Ethnic Group
A group of people who share a common culture and ancestry
Culture Religion
An area in which people have many shared culture traits
Cultural Diversity
The state of having a variety of cultures in the same area
Population
The total number of people in a given area
Population Density
A measure of people living in an area
Migration
The process of moving from one place to liv in another
Cultural Diffusion
The spread of culture traits from one region to another
Democracy
A form of government in which people elect leaders and rule by majority
Communism
A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life
Market economy
A system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
Command economy
A system in which the central government makes all decisions
Gross domestic product (GDP)
The value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year
Developed countries
Countries with strong economies, and a high quality of life
Developing countries
Countries with less productive economy and a low quality of life
Globalization
Countries are increasingly linked to each other through trade and culture
