Chapter 8 Vocabulary
By Harli Henderson
Culture
The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time
There are many different cultures in the world.
Animism
The belief in the existence of individual spirits that inhabit natural objects and phenomena
Animism was part of many Native American's cultures.
Hinduism
A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion
Hindus believe that there are multiple Gods.
Buddhism
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
Buddhists believe in four noble truths
Judaism
Jews celebrate Hanukah in the late months of the year.
Christianity
Christians celebrate Christmas
Islam
Islams have faith in the Quar'an
Sikhism
A monotheistic religion founded in Punjab in the 15th century by Guru Nanak
They follow ten Gurus
Urban
In, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town
Coppell is urban
Rural
In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
A farm is rural
Multicultural
Constituting several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Coppell is multicultural
Gender Roles
The man provides for the house is a common gender role for a male
Social Class
People having the same social, economic, or educational status.
Middle class is a social class
Social Mobility
The movement of individuals or groups in social standing social position. It may refer to classes, ethnic groups, or entire nations, and may measure health status, literacy, or education — but more commonly it refers to individuals or families, and their change in income. ...
As you change from social class to social class, you are social mobilizing.