There are 574 federally recognized tribes across the United States. Native American cultures vary significantly in language, beliefs, and practices. European colonization had a major impact through the Columbian exchange
Cultures exist on a continuum from high-context to low-context based on communication style. Edward T. Hall introduced these concepts in 1959's "The Silent Language". High-context cultures emphasize relational and collectivist communication. Low-context cultures rely heavily on explicit verbal communication
Spirits are supernatural beings with properties between gods and humans. They can be classified by science: theology, metapsychology, folklore, or magic. Spirits are often categorized by worlds they inhabit: underworld, earth, atmosphere, or heaven
Indigenous peoples arrived in Americas via Bering Land Bridge 20,000 years ago. First identifiable culture was Clovis culture, dating to 13,000 years ago. Climate stabilized about 10,000 years ago, leading to widespread migration. Paleo-Indians were hunter-gatherers in small mobile bands
Interactive wheel showing countries from around the globe. Users spin wheel to randomly select a country. Shows detailed information about selected country
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent. Covers 30.3 million km² with 1.4 billion people as of 2021. Contains 54 sovereign states, including Algeria and Nigeria. Straddles equator and prime meridian, stretching from north to south