Mastering FRQ Responses in Culture

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What is the first step in responding to a Free Response Question (FRQ) using the Assertion, Evidence, and Commentary method?

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Make an assertion or claim.

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Which of the following best describes "evidence" in the context of an FRQ response? A personal opinion. A detailed explanation of the assertion. Facts or data that support the assertion. A summary of the topic.

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Facts or data that support the assertion.

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What is the role of "commentary" in an FRQ response?

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To explain how the evidence supports the assertion.

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In AP Human Geography, which term refers to the spread of cultural elements from one area to another?

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Cultural diffusion

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What is "cultural landscape" in AP Human Geography?

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The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape.

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Which of the following is an example of a "cultural hearth"? A remote village with no outside influence. A region where new ideas and innovations originate. A place where cultural traits are rejected. An area with a homogeneous culture.

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A region where new ideas and innovations originate.

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What does "ethnocentrism" mean in the context of cultural studies?

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The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

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Which term describes the process by which a minority group adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture?

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Assimilation

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What is "lingua franca" in the context of cultural geography?

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A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages.

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Which of the following is an example of "cultural convergence"? Options: The isolation of a culture from outside influences., The increasing similarity of cultures due to globalization., The division of a culture into distinct subcultures., The preservation of traditional cultural practices.

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The increasing similarity of cultures due to globalization.