AP Human Geography Review - Unit Three

Which of the following is the belief that one's own culture is the best or better than other cultures? A. Ethos B. Prejudice C. Ethnocentrism D. Stereotyping E. Acculturation

C. Ethnocentrism

The term "cultural diffusion" refers to the A. modification of Earth's surface by human actions B. integration of behavioral traits within a group C. spread of an idea or innovation from its source D. relationship between human cultures and their physical environment E. assimilation of a minority culture into the host society

C. spread of an idea or innovation from its source

Which of the following geographic concepts can be identified using information evident in the image? A. Cultural diffusion B. Acculturation C. Forced migration D. Sequent occupance E. Cultural relativism

A. Cultural diffusion

Swahili in East Africa and English in global commerce are examples of A. pidgin languages B. lingua franca C. standard language D. creole language E. official language

B. lingua franca

An ethnic neighborhood is best described as which of the following? A. An involuntary community where people with similar values reside B. A rural community where people with similar backgrounds are required to live C. A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside D. An area in the inner city where certain groups are forced to live E. A city neighborhood that is undergoing population change due to immigration

C. A voluntary urban community where people of similar origin reside

Which of the following religions is appropriately matched with its region of origin? A. Islam . . Egypt B. Judaism . . Spain C. Hinduism . . China D. Buddhism . . India E. Christianity . . Germany

D. Buddhism . . India

Identify which of the following concepts or processes is symbolized by the pagoda in the image. A. Acculturation B. Material culture C. Assimilation D. Cultural trait E. Syncretism

D. Cultural trait

Which of the following is an example of an ethnic religion? A. Islam B. Mormonism C. Buddhism D. Judaism E. Roman Catholicism

D. Judaism

Based on the two images, which of the following statements best explains the geographic process that took place as Islam diffused from its hearth? A. Islam is confined to the Middle East because it is an ethnic religion that appeals to only one group of people in one region. B. The diffusion of Islam has resulted in a cultural landscape in China that has been radically altered to reflect Islamic architecture. C. Islam diffused hierarchically to the west through conquest and to the east through relocation via missionaries along trade routes. D. The diffusion of Islam has had a minimal impact on regions to the west and east of its hearth in the Middle East. E. The universalizing nature of Islam has allowed it to become worldwide in scope and the dominant religion in North America and Europe.

C. Islam diffused hierarchically to the west through conquest and to the east through relocation via missionaries along trade routes.

Which of the following best explains how Christianity became the dominant religion in the Philippines? A. Christianity was brought to the Philippines through relocation diffusion when the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the sixteenth century. B. Christianity entered the Philippines through the ministry of representatives from the Russian Orthodox church. C. A secondary hearth for Christianity arose in the Philippines in the twelfth century, and since that time Christianity has remained the dominant religion in the Philippines. D. Christianity entered the Philippines through contagious diffusion because of its proximity to Indonesia. E. Export-oriented logging companies from Japan brought Christianity to the Philippines during the twentieth century.

A. Christianity was brought to the Philippines through relocation diffusion when the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the sixteenth century.

Which of the following best explains how immigration affects the cultural landscape of religion? A. Immigrants often retain their religion during the process of acculturation, contributing to religious diversity within the cultural landscape of the receiving country. B. Immigrant communities fuse their own religion with the dominant religion in the receiving country to create a syncretic religion. C. Ethnic religions do not diffuse past their hearth, so immigrants must adopt a new religion when relocating to a new country. D. Immigrants bring their religion with them when they relocate, and their religion quickly spreads to the overwhelming majority of citizens in the receiving country. E. Immigrants' original religions disappear as immigrants fully assimilate into their new culture and adopt the dominant religion of the area.

A. Immigrants often retain their religion during the process of acculturation, contributing to religious diversity within the cultural landscape of the receiving country.

Which of the following statements best explains why English is the most widely spoken language in North America? A. 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. B. 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. C. 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. D. 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. E. 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.

A. 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.

Which of the following best explains the Internet's homogenizing effect on global language patterns? A. The English language is widely used on the Internet. B. Social media applications commonly support dozens of different languages. C. Many governments censor citizens' Internet access. D. An increasing number of Internet users communicate exclusively through emojis. E. The Internet accelerates communication so that people from different cultures can interact quickly and easily.

A. The English language is widely used on the Internet.

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. A. 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. B. English is used for business and commerce on the Internet, while traditional languages such as Gaelic can only be heard in poems and music recordings but not written on the Internet. C. The Internet is produced only in English; as a result, many traditional languages disappear due to the dominance of English-language communication. D. Many countries ban the use of English-language Internet sites in an effort to resist the forces of globalization and protect their traditional languages. E. English is being used less outside of the United Kingdom. Speaking a traditional language as a first language has become the norm in former British colonies.

A. 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.

Which of the following describes the process of creolization? A. The mix of Native American, African, and European influences to create new cultural forms B. The representations of Spanish, Portuguese, and French linguistic culture on the landscape of Latin America C. The layering of the European cultural landscape over the Native American landscape D. The exchange of crops and animals between the Old World and the New World E. The adoption of Native American toponyms for place-names of European settlements

A. The mix of Native American, African, and European influences to create new cultural forms

Christianity has expanded through repeated patterns of relocation diffusion to spread to the Americas. Which of the following explains the impacts of this diffusion on Christianity in the Americas? A. The repeated relocations have resulted in a wide diversity of Christian religious beliefs and practices. B. The repeated relocations have resulted in a single form of Christian religious beliefs and practices. C. The repeated relocations have resulted in a decline in the size of the Christian population. D. The repeated relocations have resulted in a single ethnic Christian population. E. The repeated relocations have resulted in a small number of ethnic Christian populations.

A. The repeated relocations have resulted in a wide diversity of Christian religious beliefs and practices.

The Gullah language is spoken in African-American communities of the coastal southeastern United States, particularly in South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida. It is a combination of Elizabethan English and African dialects. One can describe Gullah as a A. creolized language B. lingua franca C. Sino-Tibetan dialect D. language family E. linguistic branch of the Niger-Congo family

A. creolized language

The spread of specialty coffee shops across the United States in the 1990s is an example of A. hierarchical diffusion B. contagious diffusion C. stimulus diffusion D. periodic movement E. relocation diffusion

A. hierarchical diffusion

In the late nineteenth century, a large proportion of Swedish immigrants that came to the United States settled in rural areas of Minnesota. Descendants of these communities remain in Minnesota today, as shown on the map. Which of the following best describes the pattern of Swedish-American ethnicity within Minnesota's cultural landscape? A. A diffused pattern of Swedish ethnicity evenly distributed across the state B. A clustered pattern of Swedish ethnicity C. A Swedish ethnic majority in the northern half of the state D. A Swedish ethnic majority throughout the state E. A single remnant area with a high percentage of Swedish ethnicity

B. A clustered pattern of Swedish ethnicity

The principal religion of Central and South America is A. Eastern Orthodoxy B. Roman Catholicism C. Buddhism D. Islam E. Protestantism

B. Roman Catholicism

The world's three major monotheistic religions originated in which of the following regions? A. East Asia B. Southwest Asia C. Eastern Europe D. Western Europe E. Africa

B. Southwest Asia

Chinese porcelain was highly valued in Europe for its beauty, style, and durability. However, imported porcelain from China was very expensive. Crafters in Germany and England developed new methods of making porcelain using feldspar and bone rather than the kaolin that was used in China. This new porcelain was viewed as having similar quality to Chinese porcelain, and the new methods continued to be used in Europe. This example describes what type of diffusion? A. Relocation diffusion, because the Chinese brought their porcelain to Europe B. Stimulus diffusion, because the Europeans adapted a Chinese concept to fit their own needs C. Contagious diffusion, because people throughout the world adopted the use of porcelain D. Hierarchical diffusion, because only the wealthy could afford porcelain E. Expansion diffusion, because the porcelain-making process spread from China to Europe

B. Stimulus diffusion, because the Europeans adapted a Chinese concept to fit their own needs

If four languages have similar words for numbers and the names of fish, but different names for a certain disease, what might be concluded about the time at which the disease first diffused? A. The disease spread among a population that later divided and evolved into four different languages. B. The population divided and evolved into the four different languages, and then the disease spread. C. The disease spread to two different populations that later divided into two different languages. D. The disease and language spread to four different regions at the same time at the same rate. E. There can be no conclusions drawn about the initial diffusion of the disease based on language.

B. The population divided and evolved into the four different languages, and then the disease spread.

Which of the following best exemplifies the diffusion of popular culture throughout the world in contemporary society? A. The increasing popularity of a fashion trend that originates in a large city, such as New York, and spreads to small rural towns B. The spread of an Internet meme via social media applications C. The spread of a religion through the migration of adherents of the religion D. The increasing popularity of a new band that spends a year touring cities around the world E. The spread of new slang that becomes widely used in government-funded schools

B. The spread of an Internet meme via social media applications

Which of the following originated in South Asia and subsequently spread throughout much of Southeast and East Asia? A. Hinduism B. Christianity C. Buddhism D. Sikhism E. Confucianism

C. Buddhism

Which of the following terms best describes the food preferences, architecture, and land-use practices found in a particular region? A. Cultural relativism B. Ethnocentrism C. Culture traits D. Unitary state E. Culture hearth

C. Culture traits

Which of the following is most accurate with regard to food preferences and taboos? A. Food preferences are stronger than taboos as seen by the high consumption of beef on the Deccan Plateau. B. Food preferences and taboos have little influence on the diet in Arabia and Southeast Asia. C. Some foods are avoided for religious or cultural reasons even at the expense of a balanced diet. D. Food preferences and taboos show little variability between cultures. E. Low hog production in China demonstrates an avoidance of pork by the Chinese.

C. Some foods are avoided for religious or cultural reasons even at the expense of a balanced diet.

How does the map illustrate global diffusion of the French language from its cultural hearth in Paris? A. The map shows how French-language movies, music, and literature dominate global entertainment media. B. The map shows how France was an ancient-culture hearth from which the French language spread through expansion diffusion. C. The map shows how in many areas of the former French empire the language persists despite the independence of former colonies. D. The map shows how French civil servants established schools in many parts of the French colonial empire. E. The map shows how people's love of French food has facilitated the spread of the French language to many parts of the world.

C. The map shows how in many areas of the former French empire the language persists despite the independence of former colonies.

Cultural landscape can be defined as A. the types of art, music, dance, and theater practiced in a particular region B. the ways that people in differing cultures perceive the environment C. the forms superimposed on the physical environment by the activities of humans D. the diversity of distinctive cultures within a particular geographic area E. a particular area within a geographic region dedicated to cultural activities

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

Which of the following language-location pairs best exemplifies the process of relocation diffusion of language in the twentieth century? A. English in India B. Mandarin in China C. French in Canada D. Hmong in the United States E. Russian in Brazil

D. Hmong in the United States

The image shows a religious structure in Mexico City. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on the image? A. Social class divisions determined by the Spanish aristocracy are evident in Latin American cities. B. Socialist planning resulted in segregation of Mexico City. C. Gentrification of the central market area of an urbanized zone led to an increase economic development. D. Spanish colonialism influenced architecture of the cultural landscape. E. Mass transportation systems were designed to alleviate traffic congestion.

D. Spanish colonialism influenced architecture of the cultural landscape.

Which scenario best explains the process of assimilation? A. 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. B. Despite the large number of historic churches in France, many French identify as nonreligious and believe that religion is a private matter. C. The island of Mauritius has large populations of Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. The constitution of Mauritius prohibits discrimination and protects freedom of religion. D. 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. E. Hinduism diffused from India to Bali, where it blended with traditional Balinese beliefs to create a form of Hinduism unique to Bali.

D. 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.

Which of the following statements explains the regional location in the United States where the figures shown in the image are most likely part of the cultural landscape? A. The Northeast, because residents are influenced by British Protestantism. B. The Southeast, because residents are influenced by traditional religions from West Africa. C. The Great Plains, because residents are influenced by Native American traditional religions. D. The Southwest, because residents are influenced by Spanish Catholicism. E. The Northwest, because residents are influenced by Russian Orthodoxy.

D. The Southwest, because residents are influenced by Spanish Catholicism.

The map shows the distribution of the language family that has the largest number of speakers in the world. Which statement correctly identifies the language family shown and the method of diffusion that best explains the pattern? A. The map shows the distribution of the Amerindian language family, which diffused from its hearth in Canada and spread southward into South America through contagious diffusion and into Europe and Asia through trade and hierarchal diffusion. B. The map shows the distribution of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which diffused from its hearth in China and spread into Europe by contagious diffusion and to the Americas through stimulus diffusion. C. The map shows the distribution of the Uralic language family, which diffused from its hearth in Iceland and spread into northern Europe through contagious diffusion by Norse trading groups. D. The map shows the distribution of the Indo-European language family, which diffused from its hearth in the Caucasus Mountains and spread throughout Eurasia through contagious diffusion and into the Americas, Africa, and Australia through colonialism and relocation diffusion. E. The map shows the distribution of the Afro-Asiatic language family, which diffused from it hearth in Egypt and spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and into Eurasia through contagious diffusion and into the Americas through colonialism and relocation diffusion.

D. The map shows the distribution of the Indo-European language family, which diffused from its hearth in the Caucasus Mountains and spread throughout Eurasia through contagious diffusion and into the Americas, Africa, and Australia through colonialism and relocation diffusion.

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? A. The sign indicates that County Cork is a linguistic region of the Republic of Ireland. B. The sign delineates an international political border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. C. The sign promotes the use of a single language in the region. D. The sign promotes the use of traditional language among citizens of the Republic of Ireland. E. The sign represents a uniform cultural identity within the region.

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

Cultural landscape is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. Cultural ecology B. Nonmaterial culture C. Environmental determinism D. Physical environment E. Built environment

E. Built environment

The Indo-European language family includes the major languages of Europe and those dominant in all the following regions EXCEPT A. Russia B. Northern India C. Iran D. Eastern and Southern Australia E. Central Asia

E. Central Asia

Hinduism and Buddhism have their origins in South Asia. Much of Hinduism's population is concentrated in South Asia, whereas much of Buddhism's population has diffused to other parts of Asia. Which of the following best explains this difference in the cultural diffusion of Hinduism and Buddhism? A. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is a monotheistic religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted. B. Hinduism is a monotheistic religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is a polytheistic religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted. C. Hinduism is a polytheistic religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is an ethnic religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted. D. Hinduism is a universalizing religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is an ethnic religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted. E. Hinduism is an ethnic religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is a universalizing religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted.

E. Hinduism is an ethnic religion concentrated in the region near its cultural hearth, and Buddhism is a universalizing religion that has spread to regions where the religion has been adopted.

Which of the following correctly lists the four major ancient culture hearths? A. Central Asia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mesopotamia B. Central Asia, India, Nile Valley, Southern Europe C. Egypt, Mekong Valley, Middle East, Western Africa D. Ethiopia, Ghana, Machu Picchu, Mongolia E. Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, North China

E. Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, North China

The spread of the use of chopsticks into Southeast Asian countries with the influx of Chinese immigrants is an example of which of the following concepts? A. Stimulus diffusion B. Hierarchical diffusion C. Assimilation D. Acculturation E. Relocation diffusion

E. Relocation diffusion

The state of California, often considered a hearth of environmental laws, will be the first state to ban plastic straws. Which of the following statements best describes the likely spread of this environmental practice? A. This practice will likely spread via hierarchical diffusion when the president of the United States signs an executive order banning plastic straws in all states. B. This practice will likely spread via social media and stimulus diffusion when other states enact identical laws banning plastic straws. C. As regional news organizations report on the ban, this practice will likely spread through contagious diffusion only to western states adjacent to California. D. Strong lobbying by the plastics industry will likely curtail the diffusion of the ban, and this practice will be limited to California. E. Similar environmental laws will likely spread through stimulus diffusion to other states via political activism.

E. Similar environmental laws will likely spread through stimulus diffusion to other states via political activism.

As Buddhism diffused through East Asia, Buddhist traditions blended with local cultural customs to create distinct religious practices, such as Daoism in China and Shinto in Japan. Which of the following terms best describes this blending of cultural traditions? A. Assimilation B. Acculturation C. Possibilism D. Multiculturalism E. Syncretism

E. Syncretism

Which of the following best explains how the English language diffused to the location shown in the image? A. This location is the hearth of the English language, and English is the area's traditional language. B. English was the standard language of the Catholic Church and diffused to this location through religious practices. C. English was voluntarily adopted in this location as a useful lingua franca. D. English came to this location recently via imported popular culture such as movies and music. E. The English language was imposed on this location through a process of economic and political domination.

E. The English language was imposed on this location through a process of economic and political domination.

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the concept of hierarchical diffusion? A. The practice of selling pizza by the slice in America, whereas pizzas in Italy were traditionally sold as whole pies B. The addition of hands-free driving features to cars manufactured by companies headquartered throughout the world C. The migration of asylum seekers from Syria to Europe D. The increasing popularity of Korean pop music around the world because of social media E. The increasing sales of clothing brands endorsed by professional athletes to customers in Europe

E. The increasing sales of clothing brands endorsed by professional athletes to customers in Europe

The diffusion pattern of Walmart stores, which have spread from small towns to large cities throughout the United States, is an example of A. relocation diffusion B. contagious diffusion C. stimulus diffusion D. distance decay E. reverse hierarchical diffusion

E. reverse hierarchical diffusion