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Chapter 8 Vocab

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CULTURE

THE ARTS AND OTHER MANIFESTATIONS OF HUMAN INTELLECTUAL ACHIEVEMENT REGARDED COLLECTIVELY.

ANIMISM

THE WORLDVIEW THAT NATURAL PHYSICAL ENTITIES—INCLUDING ANIMALS, PLANTS, AND OFTEN EVEN INANIMATE OBJECTS OR PHENOMENA—POSSESS A SPIRITUAL ESSENCE...
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HINDUISM

the dominant religion of the Indian subcontinent, mainly of India and Nepal.

BUDDHISM

a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one"
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JUDAISM

is the religion, philosophy and way of life of the Jewish people. Judaism is a monotheistic religion, with its foundational text, the Torah
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CHRISTIANITY

A MONOTHEISTIC RELIGION BASED ON THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST AS PRESENTED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.
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ISLAM

a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur'an, a book considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God

SIKHISM

A MONOTHEISTIC RELIGION FOUNDED DURING THE 15TH CENTURY IN THE PUNJAB REGION OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, BY GURU NANAK
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URBAN

characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to the areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations
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RURAL

a geographic area that is located outside cities and towns.
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MULTICULTURAL

communities containing multiple cultures.

GENDER ROLES

a set of social and behavioral norms that are generally considered appropriate for either a man or a woman
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SOCIAL CLASS

A SET OF CONCEPTS IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE GROUPED INTO A SET OF HIERARCHICAL SOCIAL CATEGORIES,[1] THE MOST COMMON BEING THE UPPER, MIDDLE, AND LOWER CLASSES.

SOCIAL MOBILITY

THE MOVEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS IN SOCIAL POSITION.
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