Unit Three Essential Vocab Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is ethnocentrism?
The belief in the superiority of one’s own culture over others.
Define centrifugal force in a cultural context
Forces that pull people or groups apart, leading to disintegration or fragmentation.
What is syncretism?
The blending of different religious or cultural beliefs.
What does globalization refer to?
The process of increased interconnectedness and integration among countries.
Define cultural landscape
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.
What is a lingua franca?
A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages.
What is a culture hearth?
A region where cultural traits develop and spread.
Explain expansion diffusion
The spread of a feature or trend through a population in an additive process.
What is the built environment?
The human-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity.
Define ethnic conflict
Conflict between different ethnic groups, often arising from perceived grievances.
What is cultural relativism?
The practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of another culture.
What role does communication technology play in culture?
Facilitates the exchange of cultural ideas and practices across distances.
What is centripetal force in a cultural context?
Forces that unify people and enhance support for a state.
Define culture.
The shared practices, norms, values, and artifacts of a group.
What is ethnicity?
A shared cultural heritage or identity based on common ancestry, language, or traditions.
What does urbanization refer to?
The process of population movement from rural to urban areas.
What is land use?
The management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environments.
What is a universalizing religion?
A religion that seeks to convert non-believers and spread its beliefs globally.
Define dialect.
A particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group.
What is the Internet’s impact on language?
Facilitates the dissemination and evolution of languages and dialects.
Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of increased interconnectedness among countries.
Globalization
