What might be an effect of the migration of an ethnic group that loves to cook with squid?

You find restaurants & grocery stores suddenly have squid

One of the reasons why Islam spread quickly was a general acceptance of Jews & Christians. Why?

The Muslims saw them as sharing common a religious history.

What do Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia have culturally in common?

They are all predominately Islamic countries.

What best explains the rise in female education in developing countries in the last 30 years?

The spread of female schools by NGOs in regions with none.

Where did Christianity originate and spread into?

Middle East; Americas, Australia, Europe

What makes Buddhism unique in the world's major religions?

It does not propose a belief in god or gods.

What religious concepts do Jews, Muslims and Christians share in common?

A single god, an afterlife and Prophets

The cathedral in the picture is cross-shaped. What can be inferred from that fact?

That core beliefs can shape what is seen in sacred spaces.

There are often disparities in literacy rates between women in different countries. Why?

More traditional societies may resist that change in status.

Where would you find most of the world's Animist traditions?

Remote, isolated regions such as the Amazon & central Africa

Why are traditions and culture important to society?

They give us the rules, norms and mores of our society.

What explains why you find Islam in N America, Hinduism in S. America & Christianity in Africa?

Diffusion of religion through migration and colonization.

What are common features of nationalism?

A pride in a group's ethnicity, language, history, etc.

What is a common process as traditional groups urbanize?

They lose their folk traditions in favor of popular culture.

Which of the following best describes "henotheism?

Many gods may represent one god, and one god be many things.

What do Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism have in common?

They all believe in reincarnation

What do Brazil, Spain and Mexico have common in culture?

They are all predominantly Roman Catholic

Under what conditions is it most likely an ethnic group would retain their traditional culture?

Being in an isolated region, like mountains or swamps

Why is Buddhism found in large numbers in East and SE Asia?

It diffused out of India into China, Japan & Southeast Asia.

What is often a result of having very traditional cultural norms & mores on the roles of women?

Often restricted from education & expected to be mothers.

This is a modern Synagogue, which looks different than a traditional synagogue. Why is this?

Cultural features, like architecture, can diffuse in groups.

In the photo, you will see a Hindu Temple and Muslim Mosque in Indonesia. How is it possible?

Both religions diffused into Indonesia from other regions.

What is one of the ideas shared by the Indian caste system and traditional societies?

Feature a society where jobs are passed down through family.

Holidays, religious traditions and how we prepare meals varies between cultures. Why is this?

Because the way we do things varies from culture to culture.

The beautiful art, carvings and domed features of mosques are found across the world. Why?

Art and architecture can diffuse with the spread of religion

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1
What religious group makes up the majority of the population in the areas marked ORANGE?
Islam
Buddhism
Sikhism
Hinduism
2
What type of sacred space is seen in this picture?
Gurdwara
Synagogue
Pagoda
Mosque
3
What might be an effect of the migration of an ethnic group that loves to cook with squid?
The local culture and religions will ban the eating of squid
That squid will replace chicken or beef as a popular dish.
Squid eating will immediately diffuse through the region.
You find restaurants & grocery stores suddenly have squid
4
What is the process called when culture moves from group to group, or as groups migrate?
Assimilation
Transrelocation
Acculturation
Diffusion
5
One of the reasons why Islam spread quickly was a general acceptance of Jews & Christians. Why?
They all believed Jesus was the Messiah.
They all used the same religious spaces for prayers.
The Muslims saw them as sharing common a religious history.
They all held Mecca as a holy city.
6
What do Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia have culturally in common?
They speak the same language.
They are all predominately Islamic countries.
They are all considered "Western" countries.
They all emerged from the same Cultural Hearth.
7
What best explains the rise in female education in developing countries in the last 30 years?
Acceptance of education for females by traditional leaders.
The spread of female schools by NGOs in regions with none.
Because everyone enjoys studying Algebra and Biology.
Spread of computer technology in the Middle East & Africa.
8
Where did Christianity originate and spread into?
Middle East; Central Asia, North Africa, Indonesia
Middle East; Americas, Australia, Europe
Europe; Americas, Australia, Africa
India; Americas, East Asia, Australia
9
What makes Buddhism unique in the world's major religions?
It uses the pagoda as a sacred structure
It does not propose a belief in god or gods.
It has a holy or sacred text
It has no Founder
10
What religious concepts do Jews, Muslims and Christians share in common?
Many gods, reincarnation, 5 Ks.
Reincarnation, karma and dharma
Resurrection, a spirit world, Prophets
A single god, an afterlife and Prophets
11
The cathedral in the picture is cross-shaped. What can be inferred from that fact?
That core beliefs can shape what is seen in sacred spaces.
Christianity adopted the cross from the Jewish tradition.
That cross-shapes is the best form in constructing buildings
The cross is a common symbol found in many large religions.
12
There are often disparities in literacy rates between women in different countries. Why?
Because Sikhism discourages education, especially women.
Because some women are just smarter than other ones.
Because Chinese characters are more difficult to read.
More traditional societies may resist that change in status.
13
Which of the following would MOST likely have the citizens engaging in Traditional Culture?
Western & Central Africa
Chile & Argentina
South Korea &
Italy and France
14
Which of the following is considered the most important element of spreading culture?
Food Preferences
Ways of Dress or Clothing
Language
Religion
15
Where would you find most of the world's Animist traditions?
Remote, isolated regions such as the Amazon & central Africa
Large population centers, such as London, Paris and Tokyo.
Along coastlines and river valleys.
The Middle East.
16
Why are traditions and culture important to society?
They give us the rules, norms and mores of our society.
Traditions & culture play no significant role in society.
They allow gender roles to be determined by each individual.
They allow us to incorporate the latest styles & fashions.
17
What explains why you find Islam in N America, Hinduism in S. America & Christianity in Africa?
They are related religions that spread along trade routes
Missionaries sent to the far corners of the world.
Diffusion of religion through migration and colonization.
I'm not saying it's aliens.....but aliens.
18
What religious group makes up the majority of followers in the areas marked DARK GREEN?
Shi'ia Muslim
Sunni Muslim
Sikhism
Christianity
19
What are common features of nationalism?
A desire to assimilate into additional cultures.
Welcoming ethnically different migrants into the region.
Supporting the notion of a national, diverse society.
A pride in a group's ethnicity, language, history, etc.
20
What is a common process as traditional groups urbanize?
They spread their rural tradition to other urbanizing groups
They lose their folk traditions in favor of popular culture.
They diverge from the other groups, creating a new culture.
They secretly hide their culture from the urban populations.
21
On the map, what religion makes up the majority of the population colored RED
Protestant Christian
Orthodox Christian
Buddhism
Islam
22
Which of the following best describes "henotheism?
That there is only one god, who speaks through Prophets.
That there are no gods or god, and that life ends at death.
Many gods may represent one god, and one god be many things.
That when we die we move into another incarnation, or life.
23
What religion's followers make up the majority of the people in the regions marked LIGHT BLUE?
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
24
What do Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism have in common?
They all believe in reincarnation
They all have Prophets.
They are all polytheistic
All became very popular in China and East Asia
25
What do Brazil, Spain and Mexico have common in culture?
They share common folk culture, such as dress and food.
They all have the same ethnic origin
They all speak the same language
They are all predominantly Roman Catholic
26
Under what conditions is it most likely an ethnic group would retain their traditional culture?
moving from farms to cities
Being in an isolated region, like mountains or swamps
Living in coastal or river regons
Being in temperate zone climates
27
Why is Buddhism found in large numbers in East and SE Asia?
It started in China and spread eastward into Korea & Japan.
It was diffused during the Age of Exploration & Colonization
It diffused out of India into China, Japan & Southeast Asia.
It emerged out of Mesopotamia and spread westward into China
28
What is often a result of having very traditional cultural norms & mores on the roles of women?
Often restricted from education & expected to be mothers.
They are required to go to school to be part of the workers.
Are often the primary breadwinner (moneymaker) in the family
They are often very literate, having time to read at home.
29
This is a modern Synagogue, which looks different than a traditional synagogue. Why is this?
Judaism has given up it's traditions and assimilated.
Cultural features, like architecture, can diffuse in groups.
Judaism shares sacred spaces with both Christians & Muslims.
Judaism lacks a long history to establish traditions.
30
Which of the following would be considered a Cultural Hearth?
Tibet
Mesopotamia
The Rhine River Valley
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31
What type of sacred space is visible in this picture?
a Gurdwara
A Synagogue
The holy boat of Antioch
The River Ganges
32
In the photo, you will see a Hindu Temple and Muslim Mosque in Indonesia. How is it possible?
Indonesia was the hearth of both major religions.
Islam recognizes both Allah and the Hindu gods and goddesses
The Christian majority allows both religions equal space.
Both religions diffused into Indonesia from other regions.
33
What is one of the ideas shared by the Indian caste system and traditional societies?
Both use Gurdwaras as sacred space.
Feature a society where jobs are passed down through family.
Both are believers in resurrection.
A belief a single, universal god.
34
Holidays, religious traditions and how we prepare meals varies between cultures. Why is this?
Because the way we do things varies from culture to culture.
Because we easily give up our traditions and culture.
Because we have universal culture from diffusion.
Because all cultures exist in isolation from each other.
35
The beautiful art, carvings and domed features of mosques are found across the world. Why?
Sacred structures do not change form over time.
Religious structures often look the same around the world.
Religions adopt the art and style of the local cultures.
Art and architecture can diffuse with the spread of religion

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