AP Human Geography 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

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Identify which of the following concepts or processes is symbolized by the pagoda in the image: Acculturation, Material culture, Syncretism, Cultural trait, Assimilation.

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Cultural trait

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The term "cultural diffusion" refers to the

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spread of an idea or innovation from its source

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Comparing both photographs, each image shows the significance of temples, religious statuary, and iconography on the

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cultural landscape

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Cultural landscape can be defined as

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

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Which of the following geographic concepts can be identified using information evident in the image? Cultural diffusion, cultural relativism, Acculturation, sequent occupance, Forced migration

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Cultural diffusion

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Which of the following features is most useful for describing the cultural landscape shown in the image? Options: the density of the crowd, The ethnicity of the people in the image, the clothing of the people participating in the parade, the dragon that the people are holding, the French language on the banner hanging from the building

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the French language on the banner hanging from the building

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Identify the cultural trait that influences the architecture of the cultural landscape shown in the image.

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religion

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This example describes what type of diffusion? 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.

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

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

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

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

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Spanish colonialism influenced architecture of the cultural landscape.