Culture Dictionary

Question 1

Name the forms of cultural expression of communication and trade

Answer 1

Performance of ritual dances and the use of drums

Question 2

What is absolutism?

Answer 2

Belief that the ruler is Gods representative on Earth

Question 3

Name some forms of cultural expression of independent spirit

Answer 3

Fur trade without a permit
Resist authority
Live amongst the amerindians

Question 4

Define catholicism

Answer 4

A religion based on the Catholic Church

Question 5

Define imperialism

Answer 5

The political, cultural, economic or military domination by one country over another

Question 6

Define liberalism

Answer 6

Political ideology where all individuals have equal and fundamental rights

Question 7

What is ultramontanism

Answer 7

Political and religious idea where the Church dominates everything, even politics

Question 8

Define anticlericalism

Answer 8

Refusal of the church’s influence over anything except religious matter

Question 9

Define animism

Name key players

Answer 9

The belief that all living things are connected and have a spirit
Shamans and elders