Cultural Diffusion and Religion Concepts

The video covers Unit 3 of AP Human Geography, focusing on culture, its traits, and how it shapes human environments. It explains cultural diffusion, including relocation and expansion diffusion, and discusses historical and contemporary causes. The video also explores the diffusion of language and religion, and the outcomes of cultural diffusion, such as acculturation and multiculturalism.

What is the definition of culture as discussed in the video?

• A set of biological traits shared by a group

• The shared practices, technologies, attitudes, and behaviors passed down by a society

• A collection of individual preferences and habits

• The economic activities of a region

Which of the following is NOT a category of cultural traits?

• Food preferences

• Architecture

• Economic policies

• Land use

What is a cultural landscape?

• A natural environment untouched by humans

• A digital representation of cultural data

• A physical landscape modified to reflect cultural values

• A historical record of cultural events

How does ethnicity influence cultural landscapes?

• Through the establishment of national borders

• By dictating the economic policies of a country

• Through the creation of ethnic enclaves and neighborhoods

• By determining the climate of a region

What is the concept of 'sense of place'?

• The economic value of a property

• The geographical coordinates of a place

• The physical construction of a building

• The emotional and cultural meaning attached to a location

What is relocation diffusion?

• The spread of cultural traits through media

• The spread of cultural traits through migration

• The spread of cultural traits through technological innovation

• The spread of cultural traits through trade

Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• The spread of slang words among teenagers

• The adoption of hip-hop music from urban to rural areas

• The introduction of a new technology in a local market

• The spread of a disease across a continent

What is a lingua franca?

• A language that combines elements of two or more languages

• A language that is no longer spoken

• A language used for religious ceremonies

• A language adopted for communication between speakers of different native languages

What distinguishes universalizing religions from ethnic religions?

• Ethnic religions have no specific place of origin

• Ethnic religions are more likely to spread globally

• Universalizing religions appeal to a wide variety of cultures

• Universalizing religions are tied to specific ethnic groups

What is syncretism in the context of cultural diffusion?

• The complete assimilation of one culture into another

• The blending of two or more cultural traits to form a new trait

• The preservation of traditional cultural practices

• The rejection of foreign cultural influences