Unit 4 Culture Review

Which identifies one cultural factor that unites the people of Latin America?

• They are citizens of the same country.

• Most are Roman Catholic.

• Most speak English or Arabic.

• They were once ruled by the same powerful Emperor

Which values are most closely associated with the basic principles of Buddhism?

• competition and financial success

• maintaining the caste system and providing education for all

• practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

• self-determination and democracy

What example did we discuss in class to demonstrate folk culture?

• Amish Culture

• K-Pop

• Haiku

• Cultural Hearths

The world's largest universalizing religion is...

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

What characteristic of belief do Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share?

• teachings of the Qur'an (Koran)

• the worship of many gods

• an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

• reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths

Which is a valid generalization about customs?

• They cannot be changed.

• They usually lead to political reforms.

• They have little influence on the development of the economy.

• They include both how people dress and the foods they eat.

Which type of culture has a strong influence in rural areas?

• Popular Culture

• Folk Culture

• Ethnic Religion

• Universalizing Religion

Which answer choice refers to characteristics of culture?

• Language & Religion

• Customs

• Land Use

• All of the Above

What method of diffusion is responsible for the spread of Folk Culture?

• Hierarchical Diffusion

• No Diffusion at all

• Relocation Diffusion

• Religious Diffusion

A functional region is often organized around specific focal point. Which of the following is more clearly a functional region?

• Middle East

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex

• Asia