AP Geography Culture Quiz

What are the major religious practices in South Asia?

• Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto

• Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Sikhism

• Atheism, Agnosticism, and Humanism

Describe the religious practices in the Middle East.

• Shamanism and Animism

• Atheism and Agnosticism

• Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and other minority religions

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism

Explain the cultural traditions and customs of Japan.

• The cultural traditions and customs of Japan include eating hamburgers and hot dogs

• In Japan, people wear cowboy hats and boots as part of their traditional clothing

• The cultural traditions and customs of Japan include tea ceremonies, traditional clothing such as kimono, and the practice of respecting elders and ancestors.

• Japanese people do not practice any cultural traditions or customs

What are the cultural traditions and customs of Mexico?

• The cultural traditions and customs of Mexico include kangaroo hunting, boomerang throwing, and Maori tribal dances.

• The cultural traditions and customs of Mexico include Day of the Dead, Mariachi music, traditional Mexican cuisine, and various indigenous festivals.

• The cultural traditions and customs of Mexico include sushi making, hula dancing, and Chinese New Year celebrations.

• The cultural traditions and customs of Mexico include Oktoberfest, Bollywood movies, and St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

How has globalization impacted the local cultures in Africa?

• Globalization has had no impact on local cultures in Africa

• Local cultures in Africa have completely disappeared due to globalization

• Globalization has introduced new ideas, technologies, and products, as well as influenced traditional practices and values.

• Globalization has only negatively impacted local cultures in Africa

Discuss the impact of globalization on the local cultures in Europe.

• Globalization has led to the decline of Western culture and consumerism in Europe.

• Globalization has had no impact on local cultures in Europe.

• Globalization has only strengthened the preservation of local traditions in Europe.

• Globalization has led to the spread of Western culture, consumerism, and homogenization of local traditions in Europe.

What are the effects of cultural diffusion on indigenous cultures?

• Cultural diffusion leads to the isolation of indigenous cultures

• Cultural diffusion has no impact on indigenous cultures

• Cultural diffusion can lead to the adoption of new customs, beliefs, and practices, as well as the loss of traditional cultural elements.

• Cultural diffusion only strengthens traditional cultural elements

Why are cultural landscapes significant in understanding a region's history and identity?

• Cultural landscapes are only important for aesthetic purposes

• Cultural landscapes are irrelevant to understanding a region's history and identity

• Cultural landscapes have no impact on a region's history and identity

• Cultural landscapes reflect the interactions between people and their environment over time, shaping the cultural and physical characteristics of the area.

Discuss the significance of cultural landscapes in preserving heritage sites.

• Cultural landscapes have no impact on preserving heritage sites

• Preserving heritage sites is not important

• Cultural landscapes help in preserving the physical and visual integrity of heritage sites.

• Cultural landscapes contribute to the destruction of heritage sites