Learning a Culture Flashcards
1
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What is a community?
A
a group of people who live close to one another and often work toward common goals
2
Q
What is a civilization?
A
an advanced culture that has highly developed social, economic, and political structures
3
Q
What is pop culture?
A
movies, television shows, radio programs, music, fads, types of hobbies, and books
4
Q
the process whereby a social group becomes part of another social group
A
assimilation
5
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6
Q
A new movie includes a controversial description of the life of Michael Jackson.
A
pop culture
7
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8
Q
the spreading of traits from one culture to another
A
cultural diffusion
9
Q
The knowledge a culture uses to make and build things.
A
technology
10
Q
An American couple moves to China and learns to speak Chinese.
A
acculturation
