World Cultures Vocabulary

The process by which people adopt the practices of their neighbors. 

• Cultural Divergence
• Cultural Convergence
• Cultural Diffusion

The moment when two or more cultures come together

• Cultural Divergence
• Cultural Convergence
• Cultural Diffusion

Something that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.

• Human Rights
• Social Justice
• Natural Resource

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

• Government
• Economy

The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

• Government
• Economy

The average number of people living in a given area. 

• Population Density
• Immigrant
• Rural 
• Urbanization

Of, or characteristic of, the countryside. 

• Population Density
• Immigrant
• Rural 
• Urbanization

The growth of city populations. 

• Population Density
• Urbanization
• Rural 

A person who moves into a country

• Immigrant
• Refugee

A person who flees his or her country  to escape danger or unfair treatment. 

• Immigrant
• Refugee