Honors Human Geography
Vocabulary Definitions and Quotes
1. Globalization- To extend to other parts of the globe; make worldwide. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/globalization
“Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society.” – Pope John Paul II
http://www.afterquotes.com/great/quotes/globalization.htm
2. Culture- The quality in a person or a society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent arts, letter, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/culture
“Culture is the name for what people are interested in, their thoughts, their models, the books they read and the speeches they hear, their table-talk, gossip, controversies, historical sense and scientific training, the values they appreciate, the quality of life they admire. All communities have a culture. It is the climate of their civilization.” –Walter Lippmann
http://www.famous-quotes.com/topic.php?tid=283
3. Civilization- An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/civilization
“Civilization is a movement - not a condition; a voyage - not a harbor” – Arnold Toynbee
http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/keywords/civilization_quotes.html
4. History- The record of past events and times, esp. in connection with the human race.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/history
“Never forget the importance of history. To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on earth, is to remain a child for ever and ever.” –Anonymous
http://en.proverbia.net/citastema.asp?tematica=561
5. Progress- Developmental activity in science, technology, etc., esp. with reference to the commercial opportunities created thereby or to the promotion of the material well-being of the public through the goods, techniques, or facilities created.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/progress
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”- George Bernard Shaw
http://thinkexist.com/quotations/progress/
