APHUG Unit 3 Content Review

What is the definition of culture?

• The study of human interaction with the environment

• The shared practices, technologies, attitudes, and behaviors transmitted by a society

• The physical geography of a region and its influence on human behavior

• The study of political and economic systems

What is the difference between material and non-material culture?

• Material culture includes ideas and beliefs, while non-material culture includes objects

• Material culture is tangible, like clothing and homes, while non-material culture consists of ideas and values

• Non-material culture is more important in folk culture than in popular culture

• Non-material culture spreads faster than material culture

What is a key characteristic of folk culture?

• It is homogeneous and localized

• It spreads rapidly across large regions

• It is heavily influenced by mass media

• It is primarily found in urban areas

Which of the following best describes pop culture?

• It varies greatly from place to place but stays the same over time

• It spreads quickly and is heterogeneous

• It is isolated and does not change

• It is restricted to rural areas

Which of the following is NOT considered a cultural trait?

• Language

• Religion

• Elevation

• Food preferences

Evaluating a culture by its own standards rather than comparing it to one's own culture is known as:

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural relativism

• Assimilation

• Cultural diffusion

Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?

• Learning another language to better understand a culture

• Judging another culture as inferior because it is different from your own

• Studying religious practices in different societies

• Appreciating the unique architecture of a foreign country

Carl Sauer’s concept of the cultural landscape emphasizes:

• The role of physical geography in determining human behavior

• The modification of the natural environment by human activity

• The idea that cultures develop independently of their surroundings

• That economic development has no impact on cultural identity

Which of the following best defines sequent occupance?

• The process of one group gradually replacing another in a region

• The theory that cultural traits are only passed through direct contact

• The visible imprint of human activity layered over time in a place

• The belief that physical geography solely determines human culture

Which of the following is an example of a cultural landscape?

• A mountain range

• A forest untouched by human activity

• A city with religious structures and traditional markets

• The Earth’s atmosphere