AP HUG Unit 3 Review

What is a Cultural complex?

• A group of related cultural traits

• A single cultural trait

• An unrelated set of cultural traits

• A cultural trait that is not practiced

What are Toponyms?

• Names of places

• Types of plants

• Mathematical terms

• Historical events

What are Taboos?

• Cultural norms that dictate acceptable behavior

• A type of food

• A form of government

• A style of music

Mentifacts are:

• cultural practices and beliefs

• physical objects and artifacts

• natural landscapes

• economic systems

Nonmaterial culture refers to the ideas, beliefs, values, and norms that shape a society.

• Physical objects and artifacts

• Ideas, beliefs, values, and norms

• Geographical landscapes

• Economic resources

Sociofacts are:

• cultural norms and social structures that influence human behavior

• physical objects and artifacts created by a society

• biological and genetic factors affecting human behavior

• economic systems and financial institutions

Ethnicity is:

• a social construct that categorizes people based on common cultural traits.

• a biological characteristic determined by genetics.

• a legal status granted by a government.

• a personal choice that can be changed at will.

Adherents are individuals who:

• Follow a particular leader or cause

• Oppose a particular leader or cause

• Are indifferent to a particular leader or cause

• Have no knowledge of a particular leader or cause

What is Homogenization?

• A process of making things uniform or similar

• A method of separating different substances

• A technique for enhancing flavors

• A way to increase diversity

What is a Diaspora?

• A type of plant

• A scattered population with a common origin

• A musical instrument

• A historical event