Religion & Culture

Question 1

World Religions

Answer 1

Religious belief system that has generally become recognized as being independent from another religion… MAJOR INFLUENCE

Question 2

Religion

Answer 2

A BASIC BELIEF SYSTEM or the belief/worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a god or gods

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a nation, people, or other social group.

Question 4

Ethnicity

Answer 4

People who have common racial, religious, or cultural origins. (Ex; Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, African American)

Question 5

Race

Answer 5

A grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society. (Ex; African American, Asian, Caucasian)

Question 6

Universal Religion

Answer 6

Religions NOT associated with a specific country (Ex; Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism)

Question 7

Nationality

Answer 7

When you belong to a specific country (Ex; French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean)

Question 8

Ethnic religion

Answer 8

Organized belief associated with a particular ethnic group (Ex; Hinduism and Islam are associated with Indians)

Question 9

Cultural Integration

Answer 9

Cultural EXCHANGE in which one group assumes the beliefs, practices, and rituals of another group without sacrificing the characteristics of their own culture.

Question 10

Cultural Diffusion

Answer 10

Spread of culture (such as clothing and food) from one group to another as a result of making contact for the first time.