APHG Unit 3 Vocab

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Culture

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

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Diffusion

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The process of spreading a phenomenon from one place to another over time.

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Acculturation

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The adoption of a cultural trait or traits, such as language, by one group to help the group achieve political, social, and or economic goals.

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Architecture

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The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

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Assimilation

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The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another (i.e. a minority culture begins to practice the majority culture).

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Buddhism

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The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering. Hearth: India

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Centrifugal Force

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A force that divides people and, in turn, states (i.e. countries).

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Centripetal Force

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An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state (i.e. country).

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Christianity

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A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. Hearth: Israel

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Contagious Diffusion

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The rapid, widespread diffusion of a feature or trend throughout a population.