UNIT02:Cultural and Geographical Concepts

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Indigenous Peoples

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Groups of people that are native to a particular region or area.

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Multicultural

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A term used to describe the promotion and preservation of multiple different cultures or cultural identities within a society.

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Cultural Innovation

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The process of creating new ideas, practices, art forms, or products that change a culture. Examples include Cirque du Soleil and Hip-Hop music and culture.

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Canadian Shield

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Covering a significant portion of Canada, it's made up of highly metamorphosed granite and one of the world's largest geologic continental shields.

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St. Lawrence River

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An important waterway for trade and travel, connecting the Great Lakes region of the U.S. and Canada by water with the rest of the world.

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Bicameral

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Term used to describe that the legislative branch of government is divided into two houses, chambers, or assemblies.

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Animistic

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Before the arrival of Europeans to the region, Native Americans, like many indigenous peoples, held the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possessed a spiritual essence.

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Cultural Adaptation

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The process by which people and cultures adjust and modify their customs, traditions, beliefs, etc., to better fit into a new cultural environment. Examples include Tex-Mex in the U.S. and the Montréal-style bagel in Canada.

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Group of Seven

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This group of Canadian painters are known for developing a distinct style of art, emphasizing the natural beauty and vastness of Canada in their works.

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Great Basin

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Located in the western U.S., it's the largest area in North America with no water outlet to the ocean.