Cultural Concepts and Language Dynamics

The video tutorial by Jimin from We Learn to Cheer summarizes Unit 3 of AP Human Geography, focusing on culture. It defines culture, its visible and invisible traits, and distinguishes between folk and popular culture. The video also explores cultural landscapes, diffusion methods, and the impact of globalization. It covers language families, dialects, and the spread of religion, highlighting cultural convergence and divergence. The tutorial concludes with the effects of cultural diffusion, including multiculturalism, acculturation, assimilation, and syncretism.

What is the primary difference between folk culture and popular culture?

• Folk culture is urban, while popular culture is rural.

• Folk culture changes rapidly, while popular culture is slow to change.

• Folk culture is practiced by homogeneous groups, while popular culture is widespread.

• Folk culture is influenced by globalization, while popular culture is not.

How does ethnocentrism differ from cultural relativism?

• Ethnocentrism values all cultures equally, while cultural relativism does not.

• Ethnocentrism believes one's culture is superior, while cultural relativism values all cultures equally.

• Ethnocentrism is open-minded, while cultural relativism is closed-minded.

• Ethnocentrism is a form of cultural diffusion, while cultural relativism is not.

What is a cultural landscape?

• A type of folk culture.

• A form of cultural diffusion.

• A landscape shaped by human involvement.

• A natural environment untouched by humans.

What is a culture hearth?

• A method of cultural diffusion.

• A type of cultural landscape.

• A region where multiple cultures converge.

• A place where a culture or cultural trait originated.

Which of the following is an example of hierarchical diffusion?

• A local dish becoming popular in a neighboring town.

• A holiday celebrated by a small community.

• A language evolving into a new dialect.

• A fashion trend spreading from celebrities to the general public.

What is the main cause of cultural diffusion in modern times?

• Colonization

• Imperialism

• Globalization

• Urbanization

What is a lingua franca?

• A language spoken by a homogeneous group.

• A common language used by people who do not share a native language.

• A language that has not evolved over time.

• A language that is only spoken in rural areas.

What is the difference between a pidgin and a creole language?

• A pidgin is spoken by a large population, while a creole is not.

• A pidgin is a mixture of two languages in its early stage, while a creole is a fully developed new language.

• A pidgin is a fully developed language, while a creole is not.

• A pidgin is used for religious purposes, while a creole is not.

What is acculturation?

• The merging of two cultures to form a new one.

• The rejection of all cultural influences.

• The process of one culture adapting to the dominant culture while maintaining elements of the original.

• The complete adoption of a new culture.

What is syncretism?

• The isolation of a culture from external influences.

• The blending of different cultural elements to create new customs.

• The coexistence of multiple cultures without change.

• The complete assimilation of one culture into another.