Traditions
Definition
Traditions are long-established customs or beliefs that have been passed on from one generation to another.
Related terms
Cultural Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes inherited from past generations maintained in the present for future generations' benefit.
Rituals: Ceremonial acts performed at regular intervals typically for a specific purpose or to meet a social or religious obligation.
Folkways: The traditional behavior or way of life of a particular community or group of people.
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Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 4.1 Introduction to Political Geography
Practice Questions (1)
What type of cultural diffusion occurs when a dominant culture forces their customs and traditions onto another culture?
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