| A | B |
| culture | the set of beliefs, values, and practices a group of people have in common |
| culture trait | an activity or behavior in which people often take part |
| culture region | an area in which people have many shared culture traits |
| ethnic group | a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry |
| cultural diversity | having a variety of cultures in the same area |
| cultural diffusion | the spread of culture traits from one region to another |
| The world | includes many different culture groups |
| New ideas and events | lead to changes in culture. |
| Culture, a group’s shared practices and beliefs, | differs from group to group and changes over time. |
| All societies | share certain cultural features. |
| In a specific culture region, | people share certain culture traits, such as religious beliefs, language, or lifestyle. |
| Southwest Asia and North Africa | make up an Arab culture region based on ethnic heritage, a common language, and religion. |
| When we study cultural change, | we try to find out what caused the changes and how those changes spread from place to place. |
| innovation | a new idea or way of doing something |
| Innovation and contact with other people | are two key causes of cultural change. |