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Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
relocation
stimulus
hierarchical
contagious
2
An example of a folk custom used to diffuse informationabout agriculture is
Himalayan art
Vietnamese songs.
Armed Forces Radio
Home design in Madagascar
3
Yuan and Shan peoples in northern Thailandsleep with their heads toward the east
to avoid drafts from monsoon winds.
because the head is considered high and noble
so that the head is opposite the neighbors' heads.
to avoid the direction of death and evil spirits.
4
Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems
vary from place to place
5
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
poncho
beret
blue jeans
burqa
6
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
from time to time at a given place
from place to place at a given time.
both from place to place and from time to time.
with rapid change
7
The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Economics
Customs
Transport Connections
Population
8
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
World Cities
Capitals
Local Cultures
Hearths
9
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
Depends on modern communication systems
Is an example of relocation diffusion
All of these
Conserves resources
10
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
Canada
India
China
USA
11
As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
gain more opportunities outside the home.
be subservient to men.
obtain food for the family.
reduce the practice of prostitution.
12
The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Taboo
Custom
Popular Culture
Habit
13
Popular customs most frequently originate in
less developed countries
former communist countries
more developed countries
countries with large rural populations
14
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
all of the above
level of income.
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
occupation.
15
The spatial distribution of soccer during the 20
th
century is an example of
Taboo
Folk Culture
Habit
Popular Culture
16
Americans' preferences for beverages and snacks
vary according to religious differences.
vary from one region of the country to another.
all of the above
vary according to what is produced locally.
17
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
18
Distribution of alcohol use in the US displays which of these characteristics of pop culture?
All of the Above
Rapid Diffusion
Close Relationship to level of income
Little regard for features of the physical environment
19
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Europe
Africa
Asia
Latin America
20
Diffusion of Internet service is following the earlierpattern of television, except
diffusion is much slower
the United States share of world use is expanding.
diffusion is much faster.
initial use was in less developed countries.
21
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
North Dakota
Arkansas
Montana
Alberta
22
Which pattern is more typical of folk cultures than other types of cultures?
Establishing flexible gender roles
Welcoming in new practices from other cultures
Emphasizing the value of tradition
Taking steps to transform rural areas into urban areas
23
Folk customs usually originate from
the availability of more leisure time
famous historical event
familiar events in daily life
global economic exchange
24
The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that
sport is more important in less developedcountries
television has infused all sports into popular culture.
all sports are examples of folk culture.
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
25
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
Facebook
Google
MTV
CNN
26
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.
27
Which of the following is an important source area for U.S.folk house types?
Upper New York
Lower Chesapeake
Northeast
Southern Atlantic
28
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
lack of exposure to the media.
fear of foreign influence.
the high cost of popular customs.
29
Features of the U.S. landscape, such as gas stations,supermarkets, and motels,
provide diversity on the U.S. landscape.
reflect the preservation of folk culture
promote diffusion of folk culture.
promote a uniform landscape.
30
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Europe
Latin America
Asia
Africa
31
Features of the US landscape, such as gas stations, supermarkets and motels
Reflect the preservation of folk culture
Provide diversity on the US landscape
Promote a uniform landscape
Show high regional variation
32
One effect of the spread of popular culture through globalization is that
primary impact has been to change American culture
Cultural realms have become more diverse
Several traits have become part of a worldwide culture
Less-developed countries have adopted stricter gender roles
33
One significant impact of popular culture is to
spread through relocation diffusion.
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
modify the physical environment.
34
Folk Culture is primary spread through
TV
Relocation
Radio Stations
the Internet
35
The Irish Pub Co. has designed pubs in all ofthe following countries except
Singapore
Argentina
United Arab Emirates
Brazil
36
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the physical enviro related to wine
Vineyards must be planted on flat land.
Quality of the wine depends on the weather in aparticular yr
The need for moderate, wet winters and long, hot summers.
Grape vines grow best in coarse, well drained soil.
37
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
England
Mexico
India
Italy
38
A family that comes from China to the US & chooses to live in an ethnic enclave is hoping to
Expose their children to people of many other cultures
Assimilate their family into US culture as quickly
Find a buffer against discrimination
Separate itself from Chinese culture rapidly and completely
39
Typically, popular culture
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
experience frequent changes
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
40
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
live in Pennsylvania.
are Anabaptist.
accept modern technology
reject modern technology.
41
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
product branding.
ethnic insensitivity.
commodification
cultural imperialism.
42
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
adoption of unique folk culture.
opposition to globalization
impact of high income on clothing habits
diffusion of popular culture
43
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Popular Culture
Taboo
Habit
Tariff
44
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
45
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Judaism and Islam.
Judaism and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
46
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Taboo
Habit
Folk Culture
Popular Culture
47
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Brethren
Mennonites
Hutterites
Amish
48
The most important house style in the United States since the 1960's is known as
split-level.
contemporary.
neo-eclectic.
minimal traditional.
49
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
custom
popular culture
taboo
habit
50
The spatial distribution of soccer during the twentiethcentury is an example of
popular culture
taboo
habit
relocation diffusion.
51
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Cultural Appropriation
of Globalization
of Neolocalism
of Assimilation
52
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
is an example of relocation diffusion
conserves resources
All of these
depends on modern communication systems
53
Which of the following characteristics is moretypical of a popular culture than a folk culture
Communication is more limited.
It has an anonymous origin.
It results in a more uniform landscape.
It is likely to be derived from physicalconditions
54
What state in the U.S would have one of the lowest alcohol levels?
Montana
Utah
Kentucky
Florida
55
Which of the following is not a factor in distinguishing different folk housing types in the US
climate in which the structure is built
origins of regional migrations
size of the building
choice of building materials
56
One impact of large-scale consumption of chicken in moredeveloped countries is to
make inefficient use of the world's grainsupplies
encourage the development of a new food taboo.
displace pork producers
diffuse agricultural products into the physicalenvironment.
57
Western dominance of the news media is feared in LDC's for all but which of these reasons?
Western countries control most of the newspapersin LDC's
Western countries supply a large % ofthe TV news video
Western radio newscasts can be heard in most countries.
Western values permeate the media.
58
A group's material culture is produced by
its geographic location
its habits
a collection of social customs
its food choices
59
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
Social Media
Relocation diffusion
the Internet
TV
60
Distribution of the subjects of art in the Himalayas shows how folk cultures
are influenced by distinctive vegetation,climate,& religion
abandon customary forms with migration
avoid painting animate objects
always paint religious subjects
61
The various cultural regions that compose the USA demonstrate how
Culture hearths spread their values through diffusion
Cultural region is composed of a variety of cultural realms
Cultural boundaries match political boundaries
Cultural regions share some values & yet remain distinct
62
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
consumption of animal products
environmental degradation
extinction of animal species
all of these
63
The onion-domed churches in Moscow are most clearly examples of that city’s cultural
Barriers
Landscapes
Borders
Realm
64
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
timeless
popular
“authentic”
cosmopolitan
65
Today, house types in the United States are distinguishedby all but which of the following?
Alternative styles have diffused throughout the country.
They can still be divided into three distinct regions.
They are usually mass-produced.
They display few regional distinctions.
66
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Tribalism
Globalization
Neolocalism
Placelessness
67
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Customs
Mobility
Landmarks
Boundaries
68
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
they want to avoid political disputes.
popular culture devalues women.
69
Theonly country in Africa with a building over 700 feet tall is:
Johannesburg
South Africa
Egypt
Morocco
70
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
slow the rate of change.
71
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
because people are becoming vegans
through recycling plans
because of increased demand for golfing
through curbside programs
72
Which statement best demonstrates the concept of a culture hearth?
Latin America, has several distinct but related cultures
Places where material & nonmaterial traits emerged
Where many cultures share the religion of Islam
building, roads, and other elements built by humans
73
The“lost city” located in Sun City, South Africa is a good example of:
the commodification of nature
An authentic Landscape
an ethnic enclave
modernization
74
A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
preliterate
derivative
symbolic
illterate
75
Little wine is produced in Asia primarily because
grapes do not grow in these regions.
the people do not have a tradition of wine making.
wines can be imported more cheaply.
soil contaminants produce bad grapes.
76
Hip Hop music originated in New York the late 1970s in
Brooklyn
Harlem
Queens
The South Bronx
77
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
assimilation
immigration of members of the popular culture
Federal tax laws
78
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
Large heterogeneous Groups
Small Homogeneous Groups
Groups living in isolated rural areas
groups of specialists
79
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
Religious Decoration
An Altar
burning of incense
Church Building
80
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
The hand of man
urban renewal
the cultural landscape
sprawl
81
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
British Columbia and North Dakota
Montana and Minnesota
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and Washington
82
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
diversity of products and slow change.
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
increased diversity and decreased demand.
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
83
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
Archaic German
American English.
The Amish dialect of French
84
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Landscapes
Language and Religion
Migration Destinations
Customs and Habits
85
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
all of the above
demand for raw materials.
environmental degradation.
consumption of animal products.
86
geographer Vidal de la Blache regarded foodsupply as
the best available example of a folk custom
all of the above
less subject to modification than the clothingand weapons
the folk custom most closely tied to aparticular climate
87
Which element of the local physical environment isimportant for wine production?
Soil
All of the Above
Climate
Topography
88
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
parenting
Eating a meal
Sleeping
Wearing a turban
89
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
A park area off an interstate
a cloud forest
a coastal wetland
a stand of mangrove trees
90
In the United States, the number of golf courses per personis highest in
NC states, where there is a long traditionof playing golf.
the west, where golfers are clustered.
the southwest, where climate allows play all year long.
the south, where the climate is favorable.
91
Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
fashion
sports
Animated films
Foods
92
The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
pop culture
folk culture
material culture
non-material Culture
93
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Assimilation
Cultural Appropriation
Local Custom
Cultural Persistence