Core Concepts Part 3 pages 40-51

The things that distinguish one culture from another are

• basic needs.

• basic wants.

• cultural traits.

• culture regions.

Common cultural traits that are shared by most people in a a particular society are called

• norms.

• cultural landscapes.

• culture regions.

• needs and wants.

Culture can help define which geographic concept?

• Political boundaries

• Regions

• Maps

• Governments

Religion is the part of culture that is often responsible for guiding people in matters of

• ethics.

• language.

• dress.

• education.

In general, all religions have

• their origins in North America.

• a single god.

• prayers and rituals.

• specific food requirements.

The world's major religions began in

• North America.

• South America.

• Africa.

• Asia.

Hinduism and Sikhism are two religions centered in

• South Asia.

• Africa.

• Europe.

• North America.

The spread of Islam illustrates the process of cultural diffusion through

• exploration and settlement.

• trade.

• language.

• technology.

Technology tends to

• slow cultural diffusion.

• speed up cultural diffusion.

• prevent cultural diffusion.

• have no effect on cultural diffusion.

Which of the following would be the best caption for the infographic above?

• Cultural diffusion is a slow process.

• Cultural change begins at the cultural hearth.

• Cultural change took place more frequently in the past.

• Cultural traits can spread from one culture to another.