Cultural traits that spread quickly over a large area and are adopted by various groups; often begin in urban areas

The area in which a unique culture or a specific trait develops

Physical objects made by people that tell us about their culture (tools, clothes, shelter, etc.)

The structures and organizations of a culture that influence social behavior (political forms and economic forms)

The shared values and beliefs of a culture (religion, language, philosophical beliefs)

When an ethnic or immigrant group moves to a new area and adopts the values and practices of the larger group that has received them while still maintaining major elements of their own culture.

When an ethnic or immigrant group moves to a new area and can no longer be distinguished from the receiving group.

Regional variations of a language

The visible reflection of human culture on the built environment.

The spreading of information, ideas, behaviors, and other aspects of culture over wider areas.

All a group's learned behaviors, actions, beliefs, and objects.