AP Human Geography Chapter 4 Quiz

What is the definition of culture?

• A. The body of material traits, customary beliefs, and social forms that constitute the distinct tradition of a group

• B. A repetitive act that a particular individual performs

• C. A repetitive act of a group, performed to the extent that it becomes characteristic of the group

• D. The distinctive characteristics of soil, climate, and physical characteristics

Which of the following is an example of folk culture?

• A. Listening to popular music on the radio

• B. Wearing jeans everyday

• C. Watching a Hollywood movie

• D. Using social media

What is the origin and diffusion of folk music?

• A. Originated from known authors and diffused rapidly through hierarchical diffusion

• B. Originated from anonymous hearths and diffused slowly through migration/relocation diffusion

• C. Originated from specific point of origin and diffused rapidly through modern communication

• D. Originated from multiple hearths and diffused slowly through migration/relocation diffusion

Which of the following is an example of popular culture?

• A. Traditional folk music

• B. Traditional folk clothing

• C. Traditional folk housing

• D. Popular music written by specific individuals for the purpose of being sold or performed

What is the main challenge for folk culture from the diffusion of popular culture?

• A. Loss of localized folk culture diversity

• B. Pollution of the landscape

• C. Depletion of scarce natural resources

• D. Crowding-out of locally owned businesses by global franchises

Which country has the highest concentration of popular musicians and recording studios?

• A. Iceland

• B. United States

• C. United Kingdom

• D. Canada

What is the term for an area that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity?

• A. Vernacular region

• B. Franchise

• C. Terroir

• D. Taboo

Which of the following is an example of a cyberattack?

• A. Malware infection

• B. Recording a demonstration

• C. Posting inflammatory messages on social media

• D. Spreading fake news

What is the main risk posed by social media?

• A. Spread of alternative facts

• B. Use of personal data

• C. Landscape pollution

• D. Depletion of natural resources

Which of the following is a challenge for maintaining unique folk culture?

• A. Amish migration

• B. Marriage customs in India

• C. Diffusion of popular music

• D. Cultural convergence