Unit 5 Vocabulary Flashcard: Migration

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Migration

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The movement of people from one place to another to temporarily live at a new location

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Immigration

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The process of moving to live permanently in a foreign country

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What are push factors?

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Negative aspects of one’s home environment that force them to leave

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What are pull factors?

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Positive aspects that attract people to a new area

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What is religious persecution?

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The unfair treatment of individuals due to their religious beliefs

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What is religious tolerance?

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The acceptance of others’ religious and spiritual beliefs

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Cultural diffusion

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The spread of cultural elements from one culture to another

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What are monuments?

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Structures built to commemorate notable events or people

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Who is considered a refugee?

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A person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disasters

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How do push and pull factors influence migration patterns?

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Push factors force people to leave their home, while pull factors attract people to a new area.