Cultural Concepts Flashcard

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What is a "Language Family"?

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A group of related languages descended from a single common ancestral language

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Which term describes the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies?

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Globalization

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What does "Cultural Diffusion" refer to?

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The spread of culture traits from one culture to another

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What is the definition of "Ethnic Group"?

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A community made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

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What does "Cultural Convergence" mean?

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When different cultures come together and create something new

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What term describes the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

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Cultural Diffusion

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Which term refers to the shared practices, technologies, attitudes, and behaviors of a group of people?

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Culture

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What is the term for a place where cultural traits develop and from which they spread to surrounding cultures?

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Cultural Hearth

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Which term describes the process by which different cultures become more similar or come together?

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Cultural Convergence

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What term is used to describe the customs and practices passed down through generations?

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Tradition