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Activity 1F
How Have Tradition and Diffusion Influenced Modern Cultural Prac. and Prod?
Term | Definition |
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Outline | A way of organizing information. |
Culture | Refers to a people's entire way of life. It includes language, foods, literature, music, art, and religious beliefs. |
Cultural Diffusion | The spreading of ideas and products from one place to another. |
Tradition | An established way of doing things. |
Confucianism | Based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, A belief that inspired loyalty and obedience to one's family and ruler. Emphasized the importance of order in government and society. |
City Planning | Cities in Japan were modeled after cities in China. |
Dome of the Rock | Important to Muslims. Said to have been built over the rock from which Muhammad made a night journey to heaven. |
Horseshoe Arch | Used in Islamic architecture. |
Minaret | A tower used in architecture that is closely tied to the Islamic religion. |
Domes | A traditional feature of Islamic architecture that was first used in the design of Roman buildings. |
Allah | The Arabic word for God. |