Culture of North America

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The culture of North America refers to the arts and other manifestations of human activities and achievements from the continent of North America. Cultures of North America reflect not only that of the continent's indigenous peoples but those cultures that followed European colonisation as well.

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History

Indigenous North American societies emphasized egalitarianism, [1] with European cultures arriving in North America after 1492 from the south (through Spanish exploration and conquest) and the east. [2] The integration of cultures throughout North America has brought them closer over centuries, but has also led to fears over excessive Americanization. [3]

Music

Mythology and folklore

Languages

North-American English (see Anglo-America):

Indigenous languages:

French:

Spanish:

Creole languages:

Literature

Religion

This section is an excerpt from Religion in North America.[ edit ]
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Religious Belief in North America, according to 2010-2012 data
Religion in North America is dominated by various branches of Christianity and spans the period of Native American dwelling, European settlement, and the present day. Religion has been a major influence on art, culture, philosophy and law of the continent.

Clothing

Cuisine

Sports

This section is an excerpt from Sports in North America.[ edit ]
The North American continent is the birthplace of several organized sports, such as basketball, charrería/rodeo, gridiron football, ice hockey, jaripeo/bull riding, lacrosse, ollamaliztl (ancient Mesoamerican sport), mixed martial arts (MMA), padel, pickleball, racquetball, ultimate ("ultimate frisbee"), and volleyball. The modern versions of baseball and softball, skateboarding, snowboarding, stock car racing, and surfing also developed in North America.

Symbols

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bonvillain, Nancy (2016-11-15). Native Nations: Cultures and Histories of Native North America. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN   978-1-4422-5146-5.
  2. ↑ Woodard, Colin (2012-09-25). American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. Penguin. ISBN   978-0-14-312202-9.
  3. ↑ Adams, Rachel (2010-06-15). Continental Divides: Remapping the Cultures of North America. University of Chicago Press. ISBN   978-0-226-00553-9.


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