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1
Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
fashion
Foods
sports
Animated films
2
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
Montana
Alberta
Arkansas
North Dakota
3
Hip Hop music originated in New York the late 1970s in
Queens
The South Bronx
Brooklyn
Harlem
4
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Cultural Persistence
Cultural Appropriation
Local Custom
Assimilation
5
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
groups of specialists
Groups living in isolated rural areas
Small Homogeneous Groups
Large heterogeneous Groups
6
Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
vary from place to place
7
Today, house types in the United States are distinguishedby all but which of the following?
They are usually mass-produced.
They display few regional distinctions.
They can still be divided into three distinct regions.
Alternative styles have diffused throughout the country.
8
The Irish Pub Co. has designed pubs in all ofthe following countries except
Brazil
Singapore
Argentina
United Arab Emirates
9
Which of the following is an important source area for U.S.folk house types?
Southern Atlantic
Lower Chesapeake
Upper New York
Northeast
10
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
“authentic”
popular
cosmopolitan
timeless
11
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
the high cost of popular customs.
fear of foreign influence.
lack of exposure to the media.
12
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
consumption of animal products.
all of the above
environmental degradation.
demand for raw materials.
13
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Islam.
Judaism and Buddhism
14
Typically, popular culture
experience frequent changes
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
15
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
A park area off an interstate
a coastal wetland
a cloud forest
a stand of mangrove trees
16
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
Mexico
England
Italy
India
17
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
Relocation diffusion
TV
the Internet
Social Media
18
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
taboo
popular culture
habit
custom
19
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Placelessness
Globalization
Neolocalism
Tribalism
20
Folk Culture is primary spread through
the Internet
Relocation
TV
Radio Stations
21
Features of the US landscape, such as gas stations, supermarkets and motels
Show high regional variation
Promote a uniform landscape
Provide diversity on the US landscape
Reflect the preservation of folk culture
22
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
through curbside programs
because of increased demand for golfing
because people are becoming vegans
through recycling plans
23
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
Facebook
MTV
CNN
Google
24
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
the cultural landscape
urban renewal
sprawl
The hand of man
25
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
slow the rate of change.
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
26
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
diffusion of popular culture
opposition to globalization
adoption of unique folk culture.
impact of high income on clothing habits
27
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Popular Culture
Tariff
Taboo
Habit
28
Which of the following characteristics is moretypical of a popular culture than a folk culture
It has an anonymous origin.
It is likely to be derived from physicalconditions
Communication is more limited.
It results in a more uniform landscape.
29
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Language and Religion
Customs and Habits
Landscapes
Migration Destinations
30
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
Conserves resources
All of these
Is an example of relocation diffusion
Depends on modern communication systems
31
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
increased diversity and decreased demand.
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
diversity of products and slow change.
32
In the United States, the number of golf courses per personis highest in
the west, where golfers are clustered.
NC states, where there is a long traditionof playing golf.
the south, where the climate is favorable.
the southwest, where climate allows play all year long.
33
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
Hearths
World Cities
Capitals
Local Cultures
34
Little wine is produced in Asia primarily because
grapes do not grow in these regions.
soil contaminants produce bad grapes.
wines can be imported more cheaply.
the people do not have a tradition of wine making.
35
Which is not an aspect of cultural landscape convergence?
development of regional architectural styles
globalization of particular businesses and products
Globalized architectural forms
borrowing of idealized landscape images
36
The“lost city” located in Sun City, South Africa is a good example of:
the commodification of nature
An authentic Landscape
modernization
an ethnic enclave
37
As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
obtain food for the family.
be subservient to men.
reduce the practice of prostitution.
gain more opportunities outside the home.
38
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
39
A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
derivative
illterate
preliterate
symbolic
40
What state in the U.S would have one of the lowest alcohol levels?
Florida
Montana
Utah
Kentucky
41
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
beret
blue jeans
burqa
poncho
42
The spatial distribution of soccer during the 20
th
century is an example of
Habit
Popular Culture
Taboo
Folk Culture
43
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
Church Building
burning of incense
Religious Decoration
An Altar
44
Distribution of alcohol use in the US displays which of these characteristics of pop culture?
Little regard for features of the physical environment
All of the Above
Rapid Diffusion
Close Relationship to level of income
45
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Cultural Appropriation
of Neolocalism
of Assimilation
of Globalization
46
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
popular culture devalues women.
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
they want to avoid political disputes.
47
The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
television has infused all sports into popular culture.
sport is more important in less developedcountries
all sports are examples of folk culture.
48
One impact of large-scale consumption of chicken in moredeveloped countries is to
diffuse agricultural products into the physicalenvironment.
encourage the development of a new food taboo.
displace pork producers
make inefficient use of the world's grainsupplies
49
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
product branding.
cultural imperialism.
ethnic insensitivity.
commodification
50
Diffusion of Internet service is following the earlierpattern of television, except
diffusion is much faster.
the United States share of world use is expanding.
diffusion is much slower
initial use was in less developed countries.
51
Distribution of the subjects of art in the Himalayas shows how folk cultures
abandon customary forms with migration
are influenced by distinctive vegetation,climate,& religion
avoid painting animate objects
always paint religious subjects
52
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Mennonites
Amish
Hutterites
Brethren
53
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
from place to place at a given time.
both from place to place and from time to time.
from time to time at a given place
with rapid change
54
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
Federal tax laws
assimilation
immigration of members of the popular culture
55
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
Wearing a turban
Sleeping
Eating a meal
parenting
56
geographer Vidal de la Blache regarded foodsupply as
all of the above
the folk custom most closely tied to aparticular climate
less subject to modification than the clothingand weapons
the best available example of a folk custom
57
Popular customs most frequently originate in
more developed countries
countries with large rural populations
less developed countries
former communist countries
58
A group's material culture is produced by
its food choices
a collection of social customs
its habits
its geographic location
59
Western dominance of the news media is feared in LDC's for all but which of these reasons?
Western radio newscasts can be heard in most countries.
Western countries supply a large % ofthe TV news video
Western countries control most of the newspapersin LDC's
Western values permeate the media.
60
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Africa
61
Folk customs usually originate from
the availability of more leisure time
familiar events in daily life
global economic exchange
famous historical event
62
The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Customs
Transport Connections
Economics
Population
63
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
level of income.
all of the above
occupation.
64
The spatial distribution of soccer during the twentiethcentury is an example of
popular culture
relocation diffusion.
habit
taboo
65
One significant impact of popular culture is to
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
spread through relocation diffusion.
modify the physical environment.
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
66
An example of a folk custom used to diffuse informationabout agriculture is
Himalayan art
Vietnamese songs.
Armed Forces Radio
Home design in Madagascar
67
The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Taboo
Popular Culture
Habit
Custom
68
The most important house style in the United States since the 1960's is known as
contemporary.
neo-eclectic.
split-level.
minimal traditional.
69
Which of the following is not a factor in distinguishing different folk housing types in the US
origins of regional migrations
choice of building materials
size of the building
climate in which the structure is built
70
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
is an example of relocation diffusion
depends on modern communication systems
conserves resources
All of these
71
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
extinction of animal species
all of these
consumption of animal products
environmental degradation
72
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
Montana and Minnesota
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and Washington
British Columbia and North Dakota
73
Which element of the local physical environment isimportant for wine production?
All of the Above
Topography
Soil
Climate
74
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the physical enviro related to wine
The need for moderate, wet winters and long, hot summers.
Vineyards must be planted on flat land.
Quality of the wine depends on the weather in aparticular yr
Grape vines grow best in coarse, well drained soil.
75
Features of the U.S. landscape, such as gas stations,supermarkets, and motels,
promote a uniform landscape.
promote diffusion of folk culture.
provide diversity on the U.S. landscape.
reflect the preservation of folk culture
76
Folk songs are distinguished from popular songs becausethey
tell a story about daily activities.
are only transmitted orally.
can be understood only by one group
written by specialists for commercialdistribution
77
Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus
contagious
78
Americans' preferences for beverages and snacks
vary from one region of the country to another.
vary according to what is produced locally.
all of the above
vary according to religious differences.
79
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
Archaic German
The Amish dialect of French
American English.
80
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Africa
Europe
Asia
Latin America
81
The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
material culture
folk culture
non-material Culture
pop culture
82
Theonly country in Africa with a building over 700 feet tall is:
Egypt
South Africa
Morocco
Johannesburg
83
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
USA
India
Canada
China
84
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Taboo
Folk Culture
Habit
Popular Culture
85
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Boundaries
Landmarks
Customs
Mobility
86
Yuan and Shan peoples in northern Thailandsleep with their heads toward the east
because the head is considered high and noble
so that the head is opposite the neighbors' heads.
to avoid drafts from monsoon winds.
to avoid the direction of death and evil spirits.
87
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
reject modern technology.
live in Pennsylvania.
are Anabaptist.
accept modern technology