Chapter 2

Test Review

To Learn Another Culture

assimilation

Group of people in a set boundary

society

People with unique cultural traits

ethnic group

Spread of Culture

cultural diffusion

Ruled by king or queen

monarchy

Movement of people to the cities

urbanization

Ruled by a small group of people

oligarchy

Ruled by one person

dictator

In the city, many people

urban

An industry that involves natural resources

primary

A change from green to dry and lifeless

desertification

In the country, very few people

rural

Mature economy with all four industries

developed

Rule by the people

democracy

Long period of dry weather

drought

To move from one region to another

migration

To transfer water to a dry area

irrigation

Surroundings

environment

Freedom to produce and earn what you want

Free enterprise

To have many different subcultures

diversity