15. APHG Reading Quiz #15

What is cultural geography the study of?

• The physical features of the Earth

• The ways humans organize space and the patterns of places people create

• The weather patterns in different regions

• The economic systems of different countries

Which of the following is considered a cultural trait?

• Economic systems

• Weather patterns

• Clothing

• Physical geography

What are mentifacts?

• The physical geography of a region

• The central, enduring elements of a culture that reflect its shared ideas, values, knowledge, and beliefs

• The economic systems of different societies

• The weather patterns in different regions

What is an example of a sociofact?

• A traditional celebration

• A building

• A tool

• A toy

What does it mean when culture is described as "socially constructed"?

• It is created jointly by people rather than by individuals

• It is determined by the physical geography of a region

• It is influenced solely by economic systems

• It is unchanging and static

What is an example of how culture can change rapidly?

• The physical geography of a region

• The weather patterns in different regions

• The speed at which a culture transforms in response to environmental, human, and technological forces

• The economic systems of different societies

What is an example of cultural mixing mentioned in the text?

• Buddhist monks playing basketball in China

• Spanish being spoken in the United States

• Women entering the workforce

• Technological advancements

What is the term used to describe the widespread behaviors, beliefs, and practices of ordinary people in society?

• Cultural norms

• Popular culture

• Traditional culture

• Sociofacts

What is an example of a heritage language mentioned in the text?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Chinese

What is ethnocentrism?

• The belief that one's own cultural group is superior to others

• The evaluation of a culture solely by its unique standards

• The tendency to accept extreme cultural practices

• The approach of understanding cultural practices through cultural context