Cultural Landscape

Describe in detail the features that make up a cultural landscape.

Houston’s cultural landscape can be described as —

• Homogenous

• Uniform

• Multicultural

• Segregated

What is the historical significance of Houston’s cultural landscape?

• It represents the city’s natural landscape.

• It highlights the city’s political history.

• It showcases the city’s economic growth.

• It reflects the contributions of various ethnic groups over time.

How do the depicted events and themes in the mural serve as a mirror to the cultural dynamics of Houston?

Anything built by humans may be described as a cultural landscape. What does this statement imply about cultural landscapes?

• Cultural landscapes are only found in natural settings.

• Cultural landscapes are limited to certain geographic regions.

• Cultural landscapes are exclusively related to art and architecture.

• Cultural landscapes can encompass a wide range of human-made structures and environments.

Which aspect of the United States might travelers notice a change in when journeying through the country?

• Cuisine

• Architecture

• Weather

• Currency

Why do ethnic enclaves sometimes form?

• To promote assimilation into the larger society

• To escape from their own cultural background

• To reflect a desire to remain separate from the larger society

• To establish a dominant cultural identity within the larger society

What is a cultural landscape?

• A) A natural landscape untouched by humans

• B) A landscape that has been altered by human activity

• C) A landscape that only includes historical buildings

• D) A landscape that is used for agricultural purposes

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

• A) A desert

• B) A rainforest

• C) A city park

• D) A mountain range

How do cultural landscapes reflect the values of a society?

• A) By showing the natural resources available

• B) By displaying the architectural styles and land use

• C) By indicating the climate of the region

• D) By highlighting the geographical features