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Chapter 4 Folk Culture and Popular Culture revised from J. Clark
Chapter 4 Folk Culture and Popular Culture revised from J. Clark
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A group's material culture is produced by
its geographic location
a collection of social customs
its food choices
its habits
2
Typically, popular culture
experience frequent changes
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
3
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
immigration of members of the popular culture
Federal tax laws
assimilation
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
4
The onion-domed churches in Moscow are most clearly examples of that city’s cultural
Barriers
Landscapes
Borders
Realm
5
Western dominance of the news media is feared in LDC's for all but which of these reasons?
Western values permeate the media.
Western countries control most of the newspapersin LDC's
Western radio newscasts can be heard in most countries.
Western countries supply a large % ofthe TV news video
6
A family that comes from China to the US & chooses to live in an ethnic enclave is hoping to
Assimilate their family into US culture as quickly
Find a buffer against discrimination
Expose their children to people of many other cultures
Separate itself from Chinese culture rapidly and completely
7
Folk songs are distinguished from popular songs becausethey
written by specialists for commercialdistribution
can be understood only by one group
are only transmitted orally.
tell a story about daily activities.
8
All are nodal regions except
circulation of a newspaper
broadcast of a radio station
area served by Walmart
area called the South
9
Diffusion of Internet service is following the earlierpattern of television, except
diffusion is much faster.
initial use was in less developed countries.
the United States share of world use is expanding.
diffusion is much slower
10
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
Relocation diffusion
TV
Social Media
the Internet
11
The various cultural regions that compose the USA demonstrate how
Cultural boundaries match political boundaries
Culture hearths spread their values through diffusion
Cultural regions share some values & yet remain distinct
Cultural region is composed of a variety of cultural realms
12
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
Wearing a turban
Sleeping
parenting
Eating a meal
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Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
extinction of animal species
all of these
environmental degradation
consumption of animal products
14
Cultural diffusion is
isolation of a culture from the rest of the world
innovation of a cultural trait
spread of a culture trait from one group to another
idea that your own culture is superior to others
15
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
popular
cosmopolitan
“authentic”
timeless
16
Which statement about culture is true?
it is learned behavior passed down through generations
it is the traditions and beliefs of a people
all are true
it is dynamic and always changing
17
Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
vary from place to place
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems
18
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Placelessness
Neolocalism
Globalization
Tribalism
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Rapid diffusion of popular culture
All of these
Conserves resources
Is an example of relocation diffusion
Depends on modern communication systems
20
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
cultural imperialism.
commodification
ethnic insensitivity.
product branding.
21
One significant impact of popular culture is to
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
spread through relocation diffusion.
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
modify the physical environment.
22
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and North Dakota
British Columbia and Washington
Montana and Minnesota
23
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
India
USA
Canada
China
24
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
conserves resources
depends on modern communication systems
is an example of relocation diffusion
All of these
25
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
the high cost of popular customs.
lack of exposure to the media.
fear of foreign influence.
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
26
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
Arkansas
Alberta
North Dakota
Montana
27
Features of the U.S. landscape, such as gas stations,supermarkets, and motels,
promote diffusion of folk culture.
provide diversity on the U.S. landscape.
reflect the preservation of folk culture
promote a uniform landscape.
28
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
slow the rate of change.
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
29
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
with rapid change
from place to place at a given time.
from time to time at a given place
both from place to place and from time to time.
30
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
World Cities
Capitals
Hearths
Local Cultures
31
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
a coastal wetland
a cloud forest
A park area off an interstate
a stand of mangrove trees
32
Which of the following characteristics is moretypical of a popular culture than a folk culture
Communication is more limited.
It is likely to be derived from physicalconditions
It results in a more uniform landscape.
It has an anonymous origin.
33
The idea that environment influences, but doesnt determine how culture interacts with envrnmnt
cultural ecology
environmental determinism
environmental possiblilism
cultural possibilism
34
Which is not an aspect of cultural landscape convergence?
Globalized architectural forms
development of regional architectural styles
globalization of particular businesses and products
borrowing of idealized landscape images
35
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
level of income.
all of the above
occupation.
36
One effect of the spread of popular culture through globalization is that
Several traits have become part of a worldwide culture
Cultural realms have become more diverse
primary impact has been to change American culture
Less-developed countries have adopted stricter gender roles
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As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
gain more opportunities outside the home.
obtain food for the family.
be subservient to men.
reduce the practice of prostitution.
38
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
diversity of products and slow change.
increased diversity and decreased demand.
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
39
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Europe
40
Which is true about globalization of Western culture?
Backlash against W.culture has caused violence in some areas
some areas have resisted Western Culture traits
all are true
many foreign cultures have adopted Western traits
41
Which is considered a vernacular region?
South America
East Asia
American South
Anglo-America
42
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Taboo
Folk Culture
Popular Culture
Habit
43
Culture is spread by
all of the above
migrants
war and occupation
trans-national corporations
44
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Landmarks
Boundaries
Mobility
Customs
45
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Language and Religion
Landscapes
Migration Destinations
Customs and Habits
46
Popular customs most frequently originate in
less developed countries
former communist countries
countries with large rural populations
more developed countries
47
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
custom
popular culture
habit
taboo
48
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Judaism and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Islam.
49
The idea that cultures will modify the natural landscape to fit their needs
culture environment
cultural building
cultural determinism
cultural landscape
50
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
popular culture devalues women.
they want to avoid political disputes.
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
51
Which of these is not considered a cultural realm?
Western Europe
sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
New England
52
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
environmental degradation.
demand for raw materials.
consumption of animal products.
all of the above
53
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
The Amish dialect of French
American English.
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
Archaic German
54
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Cultural Persistence
Local Custom
Cultural Appropriation
Assimilation
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The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Transport Connections
Economics
Customs
Population
56
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Asia
Africa
Europe
Latin America
57
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
poncho
beret
burqa
blue jeans
58
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
are Anabaptist.
accept modern technology
live in Pennsylvania.
reject modern technology.
59
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
CNN
Google
Facebook
MTV
60
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Hutterites
Brethren
Mennonites
Amish
61
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
Mexico
Italy
England
India
62
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
Large heterogeneous Groups
Groups living in isolated rural areas
groups of specialists
Small Homogeneous Groups
63
Which pattern is more typical of folk cultures than other types of cultures?
Establishing flexible gender roles
Welcoming in new practices from other cultures
Taking steps to transform rural areas into urban areas
Emphasizing the value of tradition
64
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
through recycling plans
through curbside programs
because of increased demand for golfing
because people are becoming vegans
65
Which statement best demonstrates the concept of a culture hearth?
building, roads, and other elements built by humans
Where many cultures share the religion of Islam
Latin America, has several distinct but related cultures
Places where material & nonmaterial traits emerged
66
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
67
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
An Altar
burning of incense
Church Building
Religious Decoration
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A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
symbolic
illterate
preliterate
derivative
69
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
impact of high income on clothing habits
adoption of unique folk culture.
opposition to globalization
diffusion of popular culture
70
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
urban renewal
the cultural landscape
The hand of man
sprawl
71
A geographical assemblage of related culture regions
culture hearth
cultural landscape
cultural homeland
culture realm
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The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Habit
Custom
Taboo
Popular Culture
73
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Taboo
Tariff
Habit
Popular Culture
74
Which of the traits is important to Americans
strong state religion
focus on social order over individual rights
ancestor veneration and worship
a sense of equality and fairness
75
Folk customs usually originate from
the availability of more leisure time
familiar events in daily life
famous historical event
global economic exchange
76
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Cultural Appropriation
of Assimilation
of Globalization
of Neolocalism
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The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
material culture
folk culture
non-material Culture
pop culture
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Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
Animated films
Foods
fashion
sports
79
Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
hierarchical
contagious
stimulus
relocation
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Folk Culture is primary spread through
TV
Radio Stations
the Internet
Relocation
