Vocabulary/Miscellaneous
What does indigenous mean?
the native people of an area
Art in different regions can show....
how places are different (culture)
Dictatorship
Daily Double - Why is North Korea Unlimited?
Unlimited
Name the 7 continents
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
What religious tradition is most common in the culture of many European societies?
Christianity
Which artifact of the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations reflects a common need to understand the passage of time?
Calendar
What is colonization?
taking over another country as your own and bringing your culture traits
Constitutional Monarchy
Limited
earthquakes can cause....
tsunamis
Diwali is best described as a....
religious celebration
What is cultural diffusion?
the spread of culture
What did slaves bring with them when they were brought to the new world? (name 2)
culture traits - song and dance
Democracy
Limited
What mountain range is Mt. Everest located?
Himalayas
How did artwork, such as the stained glass example, help to maintain the traditions of the Christian Church in Europe?
Helps the illiterate understand Bible stories
What is a geographic feature?
landmark that can be human or physical
What are the 2 official languages spoken in Canada?
English and French
Describe a limited government
leaders must follow the laws
Where are the Pampas located?
Daily Double
Argentina
What are faithful Muslims expected to do at least once in their life?
go to Mecca to honor early Islam sites
What happened in Eastern Europe as a result of WWII?
Communism spread
What is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.
Describe communism
unlimited government, government controls the economy, the idea is to "share" equally
Name 3 countries in North America
Canada, USA, Mexico
What religion is most common in Russia? How did it get there?
Orthodox Christianity / Cultural Diffusion