Cultural Geography

A group of people who share language, customs, and a common heritage.

• society

• ethnicity

• ethnic group

• religion

the spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior to other societies.

• religion

• diffusion

• urbanization

• acculturation

the cultural change that occurs when individuals in a society accept or adopt an innovation.

• diffusion

• acculturation

• innovation

• invention

a group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity.

• state

• nation

• county

• city

What does "culture" mean?

• Languages that are passed from one generation to the next

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• Behaviors and beliefs that are passed from one generation to the next

True or False: Culture traits can change through time.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes cultural geography?

• The study of physical landscapes and their formation

• The study of human cultures and their interactions with the environment

• The study of economic systems and trade

• The study of political systems and governance

What is cultural diffusion?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

• The isolation of a culture from outside influences

• The destruction of cultural heritage

• The creation of a new culture from scratch

Which of the following is an example of a cultural landscape?

• A mountain range

• A desert

• A city with historical architecture

• A river

What does the term 'cultural hearth' refer to?

• A place where a culture originated and developed

• A place where cultures are destroyed

• A place where cultures are isolated

• A place where cultures are forgotten