Cultural Geography Terms set 2

Imperialism

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

• The practice of promoting the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining sovereignty over territories.

• Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

Monotheism

• Belief in one God.

• Belief in multiple gods.

• Belief in no gods.

• Belief in a supreme being without specifying a number.

Pidgin Language

• A complex language used by a single community.

• A form of speech that adopts a simplified grammar and limited vocabulary of a lingua franca, used for communications among speakers of two different languages.

• A dialect that is only spoken in rural areas.

• A language that has no grammatical structure.

Official Language

• A language used for everyday conversation.

• The language adopted for use by the government for the conduct of business and publication of documents.

• A language spoken by the majority of the population.

• A language that is taught in schools as a second language.

Syncretism

• The blending of different cultural practices and beliefs

• The rejection of all forms of religious belief

• The strict adherence to a single religious doctrine

• The isolation of a culture from outside influences

Indigenous Culture

• A culture group that constitutes the original inhabitants of a territory, distinct from the dominant national culture, which is often derived from colonial occupation.

• A modern cultural movement that promotes global citizenship and multiculturalism.

• A culture that has evolved from the influence of technology and globalization.

• A temporary cultural phenomenon that arises during significant historical events.

Mentifact

• The physical objects and artifacts of a culture.

• The central, enduring elements of a culture expressing its values and beliefs, including language, religion, folklore, etc.

• The social structures and institutions within a culture.

• The temporary trends and fashions in a culture.

Lingua Franca

• A language used exclusively by one ethnic group.

• A language that is no longer spoken.

• A language mutually understood and commonly used in trade by people who have different native languages.

• A language that is only used in formal settings.

Theocracy

• A government controlled by religious leaders.

• A government run by military leaders.

• A government elected by the people.

• A government based on economic principles.

Sociofact

• The institutions and links between individuals and groups that unite a culture, including family structure and political, educational, and religious institutions.

• A type of artifact that represents the physical objects of a culture.

• The shared beliefs and values that characterize a group of people.

• The biological aspects of a culture, including genetics and physical traits.