Key Concepts of AP Human Geography Unit 3

The video provides a comprehensive review of Unit 3 of AP Human Geography, covering major concepts such as culture, cultural landscapes, and diffusion. It discusses the differences between material and non-material culture, modern and folk culture, and the impact of cultural diffusion through historical and contemporary lenses. The video also explores universalizing and ethnic religions, language families, and the effects of diffusion, including assimilation, acculturation, and multiculturalism. Resources like study guides and practice quizzes are recommended for further learning.

What is the purpose of the ultimate review packet mentioned in the introduction?

• To replace the need for attending classes

• To offer a collection of review videos, practice quizzes, and other resources

• To provide additional homework assignments

• To give students a break from studying

Which of the following best describes material culture?

• Social norms and rules

• Physical objects and artifacts

• Languages and customs

• Beliefs and values

How does folk culture primarily spread?

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Contagious diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

What is an example of a centripetal force?

• Ethnic and religious divisions

• Multiple languages spoken

• Shared history and common language

• Significant cultural differences

What does the term 'sense of place' refer to?

• A lack of unique characteristics in a location

• The physical movement of a culture from one place to another

• A strong emotional connection to a specific geographic area

• The dispersion of people from their homeland

Which type of diffusion involves the physical movement of people?

• Contagious diffusion

• Hierarchical diffusion

• Stimulus diffusion

• Relocation diffusion

What is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• The spread of Buddhism through trade routes

• The migration of the Amish to the United States

• Fashion trends originating in global cities and spreading to smaller areas

• A viral video spreading online

Which religion is considered a universalizing religion?

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Sikhism

• All of the above

What is a language family?

• A group of languages that share a common ancestor

• A subdivision of a language branch

• A regional variance of a language

• A boundary based on linguistic differences

What is an example of syncretism?

• The blending of Hinduism and Islam to form Sikhism

• The spread of English as a lingua franca

• The forced assimilation of American Indians

• The creation of ethnic neighborhoods