Language and Religion Concepts

The video explores the diffusion of languages and religions, focusing on how they evolve and spread. It covers language families, branches, and dialects, and examines universalizing religions like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Sikhism, as well as ethnic religions such as Hinduism and Judaism. The video highlights the impact of these religions on cultural landscapes and concludes with practice questions for AP Human Geography students.

What is a proto-language?

• A language that has no written records

• A language that is currently evolving

• A language that is used for trade

• A language that is spoken by a small community

Which of the following best describes a dialect?

• A language spoken by a single ethnic group

• A regional variation of a language

• A completely new language

• A language with no grammar rules

What is an isogloss?

• A boundary based on linguistic differences

• A type of universalizing religion

• A method of language diffusion

• A language family

Which religion is considered a universalizing religion?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Shinto

• Hinduism

What is the main difference between Shia and Sunni Islam?

• The number of gods they worship

• Their beliefs about who should lead the faith

• The location of their holy sites

• The language they speak

Which religion does not have a set deity?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

What is a key belief in Hinduism?

• The Ten Commandments

• Karma and Dharma

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars

Which religion is associated with the teachings of Abraham?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

How do ethnic religions typically spread?

• Through hierarchical diffusion

• Through relocation diffusion

• Through contagious diffusion

• Through expansion diffusion

What is one way religion can influence cultural landscapes?

• By impacting local architecture

• By changing the local climate

• By modifying the geographical features

• By altering the natural resources