Culture unit review

Using McDonald's as an example, how does it's menu vary throughout the world and why?

• Fit in with local cultures and customs

• Adjust people's tastes around the world

• They don't change their menu

• Simply for fun so travelers eat at McDonald's

How does globalization change all of our lives?

• Things cost more to purchase

• It provides products and culture that we wouldn't otherwise have

• Dictators rule easier as they have more strategy

• It increases border control and security

What is the difference between Pop and Folk culture?

• Pop spreads slowly, while folk spreads quickly

• The same Folk culture customs are found in almost every spot of the world

• Pop isn't well known in many areas of the globe

• Folk spreads slowly and is specific to certain groups

What is an example of Pop culture?

• Tribal dance

• Griddy

• Rain Dance

• Hakka Dance

What is an example of Folk culture?

• Reebok

• Nike

• Adidas

• Foot binding

What do cultural landscapes tell us about a cultural area?

• Things that are too expensive to keep up

• What is important to tourists in the area

• How to create public community spaces

• What is important to the culture that lives there

What is is called when migrants move into a new area and blend into that culture?

• Moving angst

• Culture mash

• Melting pot

• assimilation

This type of culture spreads slowly, if at all.

• Folk

• Pop

• General

• Political

How many languages are spoken in the world today?

• 680

• 7500

• 6800

• 3500

Tell me what a dialect is, give an example.

• A totally different language: Hello vs Hola

• Language that no longer exists: Salve

• Form of language specific to a region: Howdy vs Hello

• A language that is made up: Ellohay