Key Concepts in Culture, Economy, and Politics

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Culture

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The enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group of people and transmitted from one generation to the next.

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Economy

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A system for producing and distributing goods and services to fulfill people's wants.

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Government

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Political

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Having to do with government.

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Globalization

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Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.

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Geopolitics

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A foreign policy based on a consideration of the strategic locations or products of other lands.

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International relations

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Dealings between nations around the world.

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Decolonization

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The collapse of colonial empires. Between 1947 and 1962, practically all former colonies in Asia and Africa gained independence.

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Hegemony

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The domination of one state or group over its allies.

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Imperialism

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