Unit 2 Flashcard Review

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The set of shared values, social norms, goals, practices, and beliefs of a group of people is called​

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culture

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What are aspects of culture?

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Language, customs, beliefs, values, norms, art, social institutions.

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How does the physical geography of a place influence its culture?

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Physical geography influences culture by shaping lifestyles, traditions, and social structures based on climate, terrain, and resources.

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What is an example of a cultural landscape?

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Rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

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Which of the following best describes the term "cultural landscape"?

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The visible imprint of human activity on the natural environment.

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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion? Options: The establishment of the United Nations in 1945., The use of the internet for global communication., The invention of the wheel in ancient Mesopotamia., The popularity of sushi in the United States.

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The popularity of sushi in the United States.

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What role does social media play in cultural diffusion?

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Social media accelerates cultural diffusion by connecting people globally and enabling the rapid exchange of cultural ideas and practices.

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What is a term that refers to a group of languages with a similar beginning or "root"?

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Language family

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Which of the following would cause language to spread? Limited access to education, Strict language policies, Geographical isolation, Migration, trade, cultural exchange, and media influence.

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Migration, trade, cultural exchange, and media influence.

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Which of the following causes language to evolve? Geographic Distance, Cultural Change, Exposure to other languages

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All of the above