Race, Religion, and Culture Key Terms

Ancient Chinese practice of inserting needles at specific points to release energy.

Lack of similarity, diversity.

Not religious

Contact of one culture with another.

The systematic killing of a people.

Process by which people adopt the practices of other cultures.

Islamic place of worship

An organized refusal to buy a product

The social hierarchy found in India

People who share the same culture and ancestry.

A part of the city where minority groups live.

Belief that respecting one's ancestors will cause them to live on in spirit

Restriction of a culture from outside influence.

A place where civilizations begin and then spread.

A native of Australia

Revival of art in Europe

Someone who claims to rule by religious or divine authority.

Custom of housing all members of a family together.

A person of mixed African and European ancestory.

Being alike, having the same qualities.

Practice where HIndu/Muslim women cover their face.

Religious leader among Shiite Muslims

A person who flees his country to escape danger.

Religious belief that the sky, trees, rivers, etc. contain spirits or gods.

Belief in one God