Culture Vocabulary

1. learned behavior patterns that are shared by all of humanity collectively
4. a shift that may occur within a culture, usually as a result of outside influences
5. a system of beliefs and practices that recognize a higher power beyond humanity
7. a custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or topic
9. short-lived, highly popular and widespread activities, styles, objects or ideas
10. landscapes that have been affected, influenced, or shaped by human involvement
14. the study of how humans adapt to social and environmental factors in order to survive and prosper
16. a system of beliefs, values, and practices passed down within a culture
19. principles or standards considered worthwhile or desirable
21. a belief in something that is irrational, non-physical and does not follow the rules of science\
23. a spoken, written, or spoken and written system of communication that is understood by groups of people
24. a set of customs and rules for polite behavior
25. a short well-known expression that states a general truth or gives advice
27. something that inhibits or prevents the spread or passage

1. rules or expectations of behavior and thoughts based on shared beliefs within a specific cultural or social group
2. an image that represents a culture
3. relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
6. a person’s actions or conduct
8. the spread of cultural traits
11. the mix of values, beliefs, behaviors, and material objects that reflect the way of life of a particular nation or group of people
12. attributes that vary from culture to culture, including religion, language, architecture and food
13. one culture to another
15. behaviors done according to religious or social laws or customs
17. the process by which people, businesses, and countries throughout the world become more connected and interdependent, often resulting in more similarities
18. an idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture
20. an organization founded for a religious, education, social or similar purpose
22. a day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed
26. something accepted as true by an individual or group