Social Studies 6: Vocab 1

Question 1

How human beings arrange themselves to serve the needs of a civilizationEx: teams and grades

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Social Groups

Question 2

Any field using specific skills or techniques Ex: painting, architecture, music, drama

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Arts

Question 3

The form or system of rule by which a civilization is maintained Ex: The White House/Congress

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Government

Question 4

Activities and experiences that are part of a person’s normal existence in a civilization

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Daily Life

Question 5

A common body of words and the systems for their use Ex: English

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language

Question 6

A highly developed culture - all 8 traits of culture present

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Civilization

Question 7

Events of the past ex: Revolutionary war in Darien (Tory Hole)

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history

Question 8

Relating to or including many different cultures

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Multicultural

Question 9

The process of interaction and mixing of ideas, goods, and other things among the people, companies, and governments

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Globalization

Question 10

The process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought Ex: Palmers Grocery store

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Economy

Question 11

Any trait a person is born with or inherits through genesEx: eye color or height

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Nature

Question 12

The process of spreading new knowledge, skills, and items to another culture

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Cultural Diffusion

Question 13

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods Ex: Christianity

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Religion

Question 14

Anything an individual learns through experience or is taught by others Ex: language, religion, education

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Nurture

Question 15

The way of life for a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs

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Culture

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