Chapture 4 Flashcards
Culture
The set of beliefs, values, and 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 whe 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
Populating 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 placer to live in another
Democracy
Is a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority
Communism
Is a political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in our country
Market economy
A system based on privet ownership, free trade, and competition
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
An organization of the worlds countries that promotes peace and security around the world
Humanitarian aid
Assistance to people in distress
