Which of the following phrases provides the best definition of "culture"? a. the artistic preferences of a group b. the social stratification within a group c. the idiosyncratic language patterns of a group d. the shared values, practices, and beliefs of a group e. the racial and ethnic backgrounds of a particular group

Why did the belgian parliament pass laws to decentralize its government? a. to increase trade with neighboring luxembourg b. to decrease the political power enjoyed by the flemish c. to enable belgium to join the european union d. to reduce tensions between belgium's two main ethnic groups

Which statements describe cultural influences? florida is bordered by water on three sides. french is spoken in parts of louisiana. forests are cleared to provide space for cattle grazing. male children are encouraged to attend the university. the longest river on the continent is located here. birthdays are celebrated on january 1st. per capita income of northern buckland is more than $100,000.

What was the first state capital of new york?