Animism

the state of separate elements joining or coming together

the act of moving away in a different direction from a common point

Heartland, source area, innovation center; place of origin of a major culture.

Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.

areas that are unified by common cultural traits or characteristics

elements of culture such as dress, food, or religious beliefs

Common practices followed by people of a particular group or region

The process of spread of a feature or trend from one place to another over time

A social division based on national origin, religion, language, and often race.

belief in one god

A Muslim place of worship

The way of life of people before newcomers arrive.

belief in many gods

The culture found in a large, heterogeneous society that shares certain habits despite differences in other personal characteristics.

The Jewish house of worship

values and beliefs passed from generation to generation

The ways in which phenomena, such as technological innovations, cultural trends, or even outbreaks of disease, travel over space.