Exploring Culture and Ethnocentrism in Human Geography

What are the two main categories of culture?

• Material and Non-Material

• Urban and Rural

• Modern and Traditional

• Local and Global

Which of the following is an example of non-material culture?

• Clothing

• Technology

• Holiday Celebrations

• Architecture

What is an example of material culture?

• Language

• Clothing

• Values

• Beliefs

What question helps define the culture of your area?

• What is the population size?

• What type of government do you have?

• What is the average income?

• What is the climate like?

How does culture shape our identity?

• Through our shared practices and beliefs

• Through our economic status

• By determining our physical appearance

• By influencing our genetic makeup

What is a subculture?

• A culture that is isolated

• A culture that has no influence

• A smaller culture within a larger culture

• A culture that is dominant in a society

What is cultural relativism?

• Judging another culture based on your own standards

• Viewing a culture through its own perspective

• Rejecting all other cultures

• Adopting another culture's practices

Which type of culture spreads through hierarchical diffusion?

• Folk Culture

• Indigenous Culture

• Local Culture

• Pop Culture

What is the main focus of folk culture?

• Technology

• Individualism

• Local Communities

• Global Trends

What can ethnocentrism lead to?

• Globalization

• Cultural Relativism

• Xenophobia

• Cultural Understanding