Culture, Cultural Landscapes and Patterns

What is culture?

• The shared practices, technologies, attitudes, and behaviors transmitted by a society.

• The sum of the human experience by a group of people living together.

• The ideas of a society, often considered dear to a group.

• The things people make and give value to.

• ALL OF THE CHOICES

What is the difference between non-material culture and material culture?

• Non-material culture is made up of the ideas of a society, while material culture is made up of things people make and give value to.

• Non-material culture is made up of things people make and give value to, while material culture is made up of the ideas of a society.

• Non-material culture is localized and homogenous, while material culture spreads across regions and is heterogeneous.

• Non-material culture spreads across regions and is heterogeneous, while material culture is localized and homogenous.

What are cultural traits?

• Elements developed through social interaction that are transmitted or communicated in some form.

• Elements developed through physical geography and available resources.

• Elements developed through religious beliefs and practices.

• Elements developed through political systems and governance.

Which of the following is not a cultural trait?

• Climate

• Art

• Food habits

• Music

David, Isla, and Anika are studying different languages. What could influence the language they are learning?

• Their location and contact or communication with others

• The physical geography and availability of resources

• Their religion and local customs

• The aesthetics and available building materials in their area

Olivia, Benjamin, and Mia are discussing about their beliefs and values. In this context, how would you define religion?

• The ways in which Olivia, Benjamin, and Mia relate to that which they regard as holy, sacred, absolute, spiritual, divine, or worthy of especial reverence.

• The shared practices, technologies, attitudes, and behaviors transmitted by their society.

• The ideas of their society, often considered dear to their group.

• The things Olivia, Benjamin, and Mia make and give value to.

What influences food preferences?

• Physical geography and availability, religion, and local customs.

• Location and contact with others.

• Aesthetics and available building materials.

• Weather/climate, religious influences, and jobs.

Which factors BEST affect architectural design?

• Climate, available materials, cultural beliefs, and government structure.

• Proximity to water bodies and transportation networks.

• Population density and economic status.

• Technological advancements and communication systems.

What are cultural landscapes?

• The combination of cultural, economic, and natural elements that make up a landscape.

• The combination of physical, economic, and natural elements that make up a landscape.

• The combination of cultural, political, and natural elements that make up a landscape.

• The combination of physical, political, and natural elements that make up a landscape.

What are examples of cultural elements in a landscape?

• Physical features, agricultural and industrial practices, religious and linguistic characteristics, evidence of sequent occupance, traditional and modern architecture, and land-use patterns.

• Physical features, political systems, religious and linguistic characteristics, evidence of sequent occupance, traditional and modern architecture, and land-use patterns.

• Physical features, agricultural and industrial practices, political systems, evidence of sequent occupance, traditional and modern architecture, and land-use patterns.

• Physical features, agricultural and industrial practices, religious and linguistic characteristics, political systems, traditional and modern architecture, and land-use patterns.