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Social Studies
8th Grade
09/25/2014

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Definition
Term
2.
Definition
Cultural diffusion-spreading of ones customs beliefs,etc. into another area or group of people.
Cultural diffuse may occur through trading of goods and services
spread of religion
advancements in technology and knowledge
Term
3.
Definition
Events the led to cultural diffusion:
-columbian exchange
-movement of people, plants,animals, and diseases between American and Europe
Silk road an exchange of goods,ideas, and customs between Europe and Asia.
Crusades a series of holy wars led by Christians to win back the holy land from muslim control
Term
5.
Definition
What three areas were involved in this trade route?
Africa,The 13 colonies,Great Britain.
2.What products were sent from Africa to the Americans?
Slaves,pepper, and gold.
Why do you suppose there was a great need in the American colonies?
Because slaves did there bidding and they were the labor force.
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Definition
Countries must interact with each other
Sometimes they corporate. Examples
*Space program between U.S. and Soviet Union (Russia)
*OPEC-organization which protects the worlds oil production
Sometimes in Conflict:
*quarreling over natural recourses
*Territorial expansion
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Definition
Infrasture -Basic facilities like roads,bridges,ports,docks and railroads.
Territorial expansion- Occurs when one country increases its land holding
Trade-obtaining goods or services one doesn't have.
Term
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Definition
Economic Interdependence Past and Present
Similarities Past Trade between people of different countries has occurred for centuries.
Future:Countries tend
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