Human Geography: Cultural Patterns and Processes

Front

An ethnic neighborhood is best described as which of the following? A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside

Back

A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside

Front

Which scenario best explains the process of assimilation? A family immigrates to a new country, settles near others from their homeland, and conducts most of their day-to-day activities within their ethnic neighborhood. Despite the large number of historic churches in France, many French identify as nonreligious and believe that religion is a private matter. The island of Mauritius has large populations of Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. The constitution of Mauritius prohibits discrimination and protects freedom of religion. The American government educated Native American children in American-style boarding schools. All of the children were taught English, and girls were taught how to be homemakers. Hinduism diffused from India to Bali, where it blended with traditional Balinese beliefs to create a form of Hinduism unique to Bali.

Back

The American government educated Native American children in American-style boarding schools. All of the children were taught English, and girls were taught how to be homemakers.

Answer explanation

Assimilation refers to traits of a less-dominant culture fading away as an individual becomes part of a more-dominant culture. The American government tried to assimilate Native Americans in various ways, including sending Native American children to boarding schools where they were taught English and the ways of American culture.

Front

Identify which of the following concepts or processes is symbolized by the pagoda in the image: Acculturation, Material culture, Assimilation, Cultural trait, Syncretism.

Back

Cultural trait

Answer explanation

The pagoda shown in the image is representative of a religious belief system, a nonmaterial cultural trait.

Though buildings are an aspect of material culture, the pagoda is a symbolic representation of the Buddhist religion, a nonmaterial aspect of culture.

Front

Cultural landscape can be defined as

Back

the forms superimposed on the physical environment by the activities of humans

Front

Which of the following features is most useful for describing the cultural landscape shown in the image?
Options:
The ethnicity of the people in the image,
The dragon that the people are holding,
The French language on the banner hanging from the building,
The density of the crowd,
The clothing of the people participating in the parade

Back

The French language on the banner hanging from the building

Answer explanation

Physical features and linguistic characteristics are indicators of a cultural landscape. In the image shown, the physical features and linguistic characteristics indicate that the photograph was taken in a French-speaking city rather than in China.

Front

Which of the following statements best explains why English is the most widely spoken language in North America? Options: The English language initially diffused to North America through the process of relocation diffusion. A number of colonies were established and settled by people from Great Britain. The English language diffused throughout North America through the process of hierarchical diffusion. The language was initially spoken in cities and was gradually adopted by people living in rural areas. The English language diffused to North America through the process of contagious diffusion. Christian missionaries were responsible for the spread of the language among the indigenous population. The English language was established as the official language of all of the British colonies in North America. Over time, it diffused throughout the population from the colonial leadership to the population. The English language became a widely spoken language in North America in the twentieth century. This primarily occurred as a way of unifying the immigrant populations in both the United States and Canada.

Back

The English language initially diffused to North America through the process of relocation diffusion. A number of colonies were established and settled by people from Great Britain.

Answer explanation

The initial spread of the English language to North America was caused by the migration of English-speaking settlers. This is an example of relocation diffusion, which occurs when people move to a new location and bring cultural traits with them.

Front

The photograph shows a road sign in the Republic of Ireland. Which of the following best describes the sign's significance within the cultural landscape?

Back

The sign promotes the use of traditional language among citizens of the Republic of Ireland.

Answer explanation

Bilingual signage, as shown in the image, promotes the use of traditional or indigenous languages such as Gaelic.

Front

The sign shown in the image includes an Internet address for the county government. Explain how the sign illustrates the cultural tensions between traditional languages and English.

Back

The Internet spreads the use of English as a global lingua franca, but the Internet is also a place where traditional languages can be communicated and thrive.

Answer explanation

The Internet promotes the expanded use of English around the world and provides a forum and repository for traditional-language speakers who wish to promote their language.

Front

In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of

Back

large heterogeneous groups

Front

In which of the following countries has the diffusion of Christianity met the most resistance? China, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, South Africa

Back

China