APHG Unit 3 - Cultural Patterns and Processes

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Culture

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

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Culture Trait

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A single element of normal practice in a culture.

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Architecture

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The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

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Cultural Relativism

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Not judging a culture but trying to understand it on its own terms.

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Ethnocentrist

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Belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group.

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Cultural Landscape/Built Environment

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The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape; the 'man-made' part of the environment.

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Linguistic

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Relating to language.

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Sequent Occupancy

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The succession of groups and cultural influences throughout a place's history.

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Traditional Architecture

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Established building styles of different cultures, religions, and places.

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Postmodern Architecture

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Blends historical foundations with modern touches.