AP HUG: 'Culture' Flashcard

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Which statement about folk culture is true? Options: Folk culture is widely spread through hierarchical diffusion., Folk culture is generally found in isolated, homogeneous communities., Folk cultures are widely diffused and always changing., The hearths of folk cultural practices are often clearly defined and recognized., All of the above are true.

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Folk culture is generally found in isolated, homogeneous communities.

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Popular culture is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: widespread diffusion, heterogenous populations, globalization, uniform landscapes (“placelessness”).

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non-specific, vague hearths.

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When studying cultural characteristics, geographers distinguish habit from custom. A habit is defined by _____________ while a custom is ________________.

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a repetitive act of an individual, a repetitive act of a group

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Folk culture can often be seen in which of the following traits? Music, Food, Language, Traditions, All of the above

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All of the above

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Popular culture is most often rapidly diffused by all of the following EXCEPT: Wealthy MDC's, The Internet, Mass media, Hierarchical diffusion (via hearths or nodes of innovation)

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Relocation diffusion (migration)

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Which of the following characteristics is more typical of popular culture than folk culture? It has an anonymous origin, It diffuses slowly from its point of origin, It results in a more uniform cultural landscape, It is likely to be derived from physical conditions, Communication is more limited

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It results in a more uniform cultural landscape

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Folk songs are more likely than popular songs to

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tell a story about life-cycle events, work, or natural disasters.

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The distribution of popular culture is influenced by: the contagious diffusion that limits the material, the technology of the material, the hearths that create the material, the ability of people to access the material, physical factors that create obstacles to access the material.

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the ability of people to access the material.

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In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of large and

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heterogeneous groups.

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Features of U.S. material culture such as gas stations, fastfood restaurants, and shopping malls

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promote a uniform landscape.