People And Places Flashcards
What is culture concept?
Is the total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared and passed by specifics members and groups
Elements of culture are..
Religion, education, language, food, homes, political and social organization, etc.
What is a society
A society is a group that shares a geographic region, sense of identity and culture.
Ethnic group is..
Ethnic group is a group of people who share language, customs and HERITAGE.
Innovation is..
Innovation is when taking existing technology and resources to create something new to meet a need.
Diffusion concept
Is the spread of ideas, innovations, and behaviors from one society to another.
What is cultural hearths
Is the site where something can move to other places like ideas and innovations
What is an example of cultural hearths
River civilizations: Nile river, Huang He, Tigris and Euphrates
Acculturation is…
A cultural change that occurs when members of a society accept or adopt an innovation
What is nationalism
Is a strong feeling of pride in one’s nation
There are 3,000-6,500 languages spoken worldwide
Remember
A dialect is
A version of a language that reflects changes in speech patterns
How is language often spread
Often spread by trade routes and migration
Religion..
Is the belief in a supernatural power/s that are considered creators of universe
What is monotheistic religions
Belief in one god