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the result when two or more cultures come in contact and how traits from both cultures are either adapted or borrowed from the other cultures

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the way a group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group

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becoming familiar with a culture

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This idea states that the core power holds the power of the region and the periphery holds less power over the region

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geographic approach that emphasizes human- environment relationships

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belief in belonging to a specific culture or cultural aspect

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the cultural properties combined with nature and the work of humans

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the region in which a culture succeeds

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the body of customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people.

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a region that is defined by a specific culture or cultural traits

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an area that is within a hearth of an area

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the center of influence

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an area that people believe that is a part of their cultures identity

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A group of religions centered on the belief that inanimate objects (i.e. mountains, boulders, rivers, trees) possess spirits and should be worshiped/revered

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A religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Gautama Buddha in which all desires were to be dispelled to cease life suffering

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A large, religious movement by a group of people to Melanesia due to a belief that western goods have been traded to them by ancestral spirits

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The monotheistic religion which is a type of Universalizing Religion and is based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament

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A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius which stressed love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct

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A group of religions in which adherents are born into the faith and converts are not actively sought; tend to be spatially concentrated in one region with the exception of Judaism (e.g. South American and African traditional religions) (i.e. opposite of universalizing religion)

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A part of a country that is separated from the rest of the country and surrounded by foreign territory (e.g. Kaliningrad)

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An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it (e.g. Lesotho)

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Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect).

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is a method of prediction that interprets markings on the ground, or how handfuls of dirt land when someone tosses them. The Arabic tradition consists of sketching sixteen random lines of dots in sand. This is important to HG because most farmers use a form of Geomancy.

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An obligatory Muslim pilgrimage and ritual to the hearth of Islamic culture in Mecca if one is financially, mentally, and physically able to do so

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A religion based on ancient practices of the Indus River cities which does not have a single founder, a single theology, or agreement on its origins; It is one of the oldest religions in the world, and the third largest (Pakistani Hearth)

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The boundaries between the world's major faiths; e.g. religious conflict in Kashmir (Islam v Hinduism)

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The monotheistic religion which is a type of universalizing religion and is based on the Qur'an and the teachings of Muhammad PBUH

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A religion that branched off from Hinduism and was founded by Mahavira; its belief is that everything has a soul, and its purpose was to cleanse the soul. Some were extreme aesthetics.

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The monotheistic religion which is a type of Ethnic Religion and is based on the Torah and Talmud

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The certain area where people have commonly been buried

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A group of religions that believe in the presence of only one All-Mighty God (e.g. Islam, Judaism, Christianity)

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A group of religions that believe in the presence of multiple Gods (e.g. Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism (etc.))

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A modified sect of Christianity that was originated in 1830 by Joseph Smith in the New England area and now resides in the Utah area

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If physically and financially able, a Muslim makes a pilgrimage to Makkah. (Mecca) They usually make the trip around Ramadan. This pilgrimage is also referred to as Hajj. It is important because Islam is one of the most popular religions practiced around the world.

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It is the religion of 1.3 billion people in the world

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Referred to as a Universalizing Religion, which is an attempt to be global, to appeal to all people, wherever they may live in the world, not just to those of one culture or location. There are three religions that practice this they are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. To proselytize is to try to convert another person to your religion. This important to human geography because these are three of the biggest religions in the world they are practiced all over the world.

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embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form)

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The name of a part of a religion that refers to the origin and meaning of it; e.g. St. Peters Basilica

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A place or space people in a culture infuse with religious meaning

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The belief that states that religion should not be part of the affairs of the state or part of public education; rejects religion (i.e. separate church and state: education and politics)

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An animistic religion of northern Asia that is based on the belief that the mediation between the reality and spirit worlds is effected by Shamans

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The system of Islamic Law based on varying degrees of interpretation of the Qur'an

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An indigenous religion of Japan which deals mainly in the cultic devotion of deities of natural forces and veneration of the Emperor as a descendant of the sun goddess

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A religion that retained the Hindu concepts of reincarnation and karma, but disapproved of Idol worship and the caste system

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A branch of Islam whose members acknowledge the first four caliphs (leaders of the Islamic State) as the rightful successors of Muhammad PBUH; one of the two main branches of Islam

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A Chinese philosophy (religion) based on the writings of Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. which advocated humility and religious piety

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A system of government which is based on religious beliefs (e.g. Shari'a Law)

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A group of religions that actively seek converts because they view themselves as offering belief systems of universal appropriateness and appeal (e.g. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism)

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A religion based on the concept of a cosmic struggle between good and evil

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movement that consists of one person migrating from one place to another

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A society's system of economic production which helps explain some of the differences between societies that are influenced by the economy

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A landscape distinguished by a set of cultural traits such as language, belief, customs, behavior norms, social institutions, way of life, artifacts (etc.)

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The truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, devotion, and intentions; the quality of being authentic

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The part of the physical landscape that represents the material culture (i.e the buildings, roads, vehicles, and similar technologies large/small of the cultural landscape)

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A type of culture that is traditionally practiced, primarily by small homogeneous groups living in isolated rural areas

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Food that is traditionally made by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture

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houses that reflect cultural heritage, current fashion, functional needs, and the impact of environment. The form of each house is related in part to environmental as well as social conditions.

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The songs belonging to a certain group of people or area; has many versions which vary from region to region

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The oral traditions of a folk culture (e.g. tales, fables, legends, customary observations, and moral teachings)

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The tangible, physical items produced and used by members of a particular culture group which are reflective of their traditions, lifestyles, and technologies (e.g. Cars, Buildings, Recreational Activities, Arts)

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The intangible elements of a particular culture group (e.g. oral traditions, songs, stories, beliefs, and customary behaviors)

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A type of culture more commonly found in large, heterogeneous societies, and is a constantly changing mix of material/non-material elements available through mass production and media (e.g. Hip Hop, McDonald's)

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systems that are used to collect data

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A type of construction/architecture that uses locally available resources to address local needs

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disputes over the price to be paid by the family of the bride to the father of the groom (the dowry) have, in some extreme cases, lead to the death of the bride.

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a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

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The classification of being male or female

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Difference in political views between men and women

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The act of killing an infant

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the gap between the life expectancy of men and women

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Number of deaths per thousand of women giving birth

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the action of seizing something, especially a territory

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policy in South Africa that separated people based on race

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the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller regions or states that are often hostile or uncooperative with each other

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One group is universalizing religions. These are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. All of these have different branches. There's also ethnic religions, such as, Hinduism, Daoism, and Confucianism. These religions are spread out throughout the world

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One group is universalizing religions. These are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. All of these have different branches. There's also ethnic religions, such as, Hinduism, Daoism, and Confucianism. These religions are spread out throughout the world

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the styles of architecture created by the religions. For example, Christians have always made temples, and Buddhists have always made a lot of religious statues

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where most religions are born. Most major religions have come from the Middle East near Israel, but a few have come from India too

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intolerance against another's religious beliefs or practices, usually resulting in war, i.e. Israel-Palestine, Roman Takeovers, Muslim conquests, and the crusades

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It is the largest land mass in the world not part of a sovereign state. Territorial claims are suspended on Antarctica.

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There are two types, exclusionary and inclusionary. Exclusionary is meant to keep people out, such as the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Inclusionary is meant to facilitate trade and movement, such as the U.S.-Canada border

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The legal agreement over the border is disputed.

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a small neutral state between two rival powers

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principle city in a state or country

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forces that divide a state

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forces that unify a state

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a sovereign state comprising a city and its immediate hinterland

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an attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory

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group of states united for a common purpose

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regulated trade and colonization in Africa; it formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies

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largest population center; most productive region; area with greatest centrality and accessibility; probably containing capital as well

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acquisition, by colonized people, of control over their own territory