Cultural Geography Vocabulary

The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.

• culture

• ethnic group

• settlement

• cultural diversity

People who share a common language, history, place of origin, or a combination of those elements.

• ethnic group

• culture

• globalization

• settlements

A group of countries that have certain traits in common (such as history, religion, government, etc.)

• ethnic group

• culture hearth

• culture region

• cultural diversity

The process of spreading new knowledge and skills from one culture to another.

• culture hearth

• cultural diffusion

• cultural diversity

• globalization

Early centers of civilization where ideas and practices spread to surrounding areas.

• culture trait

• culture region

• ethnic group

• culture hearth

A place where people establish a community

• Culture

• Innovation

• Settlements

• Globalization

An activity or behavior in which people often take part (such as the language you speak and the sports you play)

• Cultural Diversity

• Cultural Diffusion

• Cultural Diffusion

• Cultural Trait

The state of having a variety of cultures in the same area.

• Ethnic Group

• Cultural Diffusion

• Cultural Diversity

• Culture Region

A new way of doing something.

• Culture

• Innovation

• Cultural Diffusion

• Globalization

The process in which countries are increasingly linked together through culture and trade.

• Globalization

• Culture Hearth

• Culture Region

• Ethnic Group