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23 Cards in this Set
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Culture |
The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common. |
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Culture Trait |
A Activity or behavior people often take part in. |
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Culture Region |
A Area in which people have shared cultural traits. |
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Ethnic Group |
A group of people who share the same ancestry. |
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Cultural Diversity |
The state of having many cultures in the same area. |
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Cultural Diffusion |
The spread of culture traits from one region to another. |
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Population |
The total number of people in a given area. |
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Population Density |
The number of people living in a area. |
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Birthrate |
The annual number of births per 1,000 people. |
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Migration |
The process of moving from one region to another. |
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Democracy |
A Form of government in which people elect leaders and rule by majority. |
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Communism |
A political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country. |
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Traditional Economy |
A Economy in which people grow their own food and make their own goods. |
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Market Economy |
A Economy based on private ownership. |
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Command Economy |
A Economy in which the government makes the economic decisions. |
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GDP |
The value of all goods and services provided within a country in a year. |
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Developed Countries |
Countries with strong economies and a high quality of life. |
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Developing Countries |
Countries with less productive economies and low quality of life. |
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Globalization |
The process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade. |
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Popular Culture |
Refers to culture traits that are well-known and widely accepted. |
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Interdependance |
A relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, and resources. |
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United Nations |
An Organization of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the globe. |
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Humanitarian Aid |
Assistance to help people in distress. |