Culture Unit

(Blank) is the belief that one's own culture is the best or better than other cultures.

Define cultural landscape.

• A cultural landscape is a type of natural environment untouched by humans.
• A cultural landscape refers to a specific architectural style from ancient civilizations.
• A cultural landscape is solely defined by its geographical features without human influence.
• A cultural landscape is a geographic area shaped by human activity that reflects cultural practices and values.

Organize the settings into the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Built Eniv.

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(b) Natural Eniv.

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What is an ethnic enclave?

• A place where multiple ethnic groups coexist equally.
• A type of government policy promoting ethnic diversity.
• A geographic area with a high concentration of a specific ethnic group.

• A historical term for a region with no ethnic population.

Identify cultural traits.

• food preferences

• architecture

• currency use

• language

What is an example of a cultural centripetal force?

• Economic decline

• Political instability

• Shared language
• Opposing political views

The more distance there is the less interaction there is- this is an example of?

• Distance decay
• Cultural diffusion

• Geographic clustering
• Spatial interaction

An example of hierarchical diffusion is-

• The spread of agricultural techniques from farmers to urban areas.
• The adoption of smartphone technology by older generations.
• The influence of social media on local community events.
• The spread of fashion trends from high-end designers to the general public.

Which is an example of reverse hierarchical diffusion?

• A chain store built in rural areas expands to urban areas with a higher population.

• A local food dish gaining popularity in neighboring towns.
• A popular fashion brand launching a new collection in major cities.
• A global trend starting in metropolitan areas and spreading to rural towns.

What is an example of stimulus diffusion?

• The introduction of sushi in Japan.
• The popularity of tacos in Mexico.
• The adaptation of pizza in the United States.
• The spread of yoga in India.