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The World's People
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6th Grade
10/12/2012

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culture
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the set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common
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culture trait
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an activity or behavior in which people often take part
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culture region
Definition
an area in which people have many shared culture traits
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ethnic group
Definition
a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry
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cultural diversity
Definition
the state of having a variety of cultures in the same area
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cultural diffusion
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the spread of culture traits from one region to another
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population
Definition
the total number of people in a given area
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population density
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a measure of the number of people living in an are
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birthrate
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the annual number of births per 1,000 people
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migration
Definition
the process of moving from one place to live in another
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democracy
Definition
a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority
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communism
Definition
a political system in which the government owns all aspects of life in a country
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market economy
Definition
a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
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command economy
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a sysem in which the central government makes all economic secisions
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gross domestic product (GDP)
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the value of all goods and services produced within a country in a single year
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developed countries
Definition
countries with strong economies and a high quality of life
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developing countries
Definition
coutries with less than productive economies and a lower quality of life
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globalization
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the process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade
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popular culture
Definition
culture traits that are well known and widely accepted
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interdependence
Definition
the reliance of one country on the resources, goods, or services of another country
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United Nations (UN)
Definition
an organization of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the globe
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humanitarian aid
Definition
assistance to people in distress
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