AP Human Geography Unit 3 Review

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What is Culture?

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The shared beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and technologies of a society

Answer explanation

Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, values, practices, behaviors, and technologies of a society, making the first choice the most comprehensive definition.

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Based on the two images, which of the following statements best explains the geographic process that took place as Islam diffused from its hearth? Options: Islam is confined to the Middle East because it is an ethnic religion that appeals to only one group of people in one region. The diffusion of Islam has resulted in a cultural landscape in China that has been radically altered to reflect Islamic architecture. Islam diffused hierarchically to the west through conquest and to the east through relocation via missionaries along trade routes. The universalizing nature of Islam has allowed it to become worldwide in scope and the dominant religion in North America and Europe.

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Islam diffused hierarchically to the west through conquest and to the east through relocation via missionaries along trade routes.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that Islam spread through hierarchical means, such as conquest to the west, and through relocation via missionaries along trade routes to the east, reflecting its diverse diffusion methods.

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What is Culture Traits?

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Visible and invisible attributes that combine to make up a group's culture

Answer explanation

Culture traits encompass both visible and invisible attributes that define a group's culture, including beliefs, values, and practices, making this choice the most comprehensive definition.

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What are Artifacts?

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Visible, physical objects created by a culture

Answer explanation

Artifacts are defined as visible, physical objects created by a culture, distinguishing them from beliefs or behaviors that are not tangible.

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The sign shown in the image includes an Internet address for the county government. Explain how the sign illustrates the cultural tensions between traditional languages and English.

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The Internet spreads the use of English as a global lingua franca, but the Internet is also a place where traditional languages can be communicated and thrive.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that while English dominates the Internet as a global language, it also provides a platform for traditional languages to be shared and preserved, illustrating the coexistence of both cultures.

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What are Sociofacts?

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The ways in which a society behaves and organizes institutions

Answer explanation

Sociofacts refer to the ways in which a society behaves and organizes its institutions, encompassing social structures and norms that guide interactions and relationships within the community.

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What are Mentifacts?

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The ideas, beliefs, values and knowledge of a culture

Answer explanation

Mentifacts refer to the ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge that shape a culture. This definition highlights the mental and symbolic aspects of culture, distinguishing it from physical artifacts or social behaviors.

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How does the map illustrate global diffusion of the French language from its cultural hearth in Paris?

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The map shows how in many areas of the former French empire the language persists despite the independence of former colonies.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that the map illustrates the persistence of the French language in former colonies, showing its continued influence despite their independence, reflecting the lasting impact of France's colonial history.

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What's Local/Traditional culture?

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Small, homogenous groups of people, often living in rural areas that are isolated and are unlikely to change

Answer explanation

Local/Traditional culture refers to small, homogenous groups often in rural areas, characterized by isolation and resistance to change, distinguishing them from larger, interconnected urban populations.

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What's Global/Popular Culture?

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Large, heterogenous groups of people, often living in urban areas that are interconnected through globalization

Answer explanation

Global/Popular Culture refers to large, diverse groups of people in urban areas, connected through globalization, contrasting with small, isolated communities. This interconnectedness shapes shared experiences and cultural exchanges.