Unit 1: Redefining World Society and Culture
Lesson B: Division and Diffusion — World Belief Systems
Key Terms
| Key Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| belief system | ideas and thoughts that guide political, social, and economic decisions in individuals and governments |
| cultural diffusion | when one culture evolves, shares, and borrows from surrounding cultures |
| missionary | person sent by a religious group to convince others to follow their religion; may provide educational or other services |
| monotheism | belief in one god |
| polytheism | the belief in many gods; this was a more common belief before the Middle Ages and the unification of the Christian Church |
| religion | a system of beliefs and practices that include one or more gods |
| schism | a division in a religious group, usually brought about by a difference in opinion |
Directions: Practice using these key terms.
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