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Chapter 4 Folk Culture and Popular Culture
Chapter 4 Folk Culture and Popular Culture
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1
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris,New York, and Milan are referred to as
Capitals
Hearths
Local Cultures
World Cities
2
Folk cultures are spread primarily by _____ diffusion
contagious
relocation
stimulus
hierarchical
3
The onion-domed churches in Moscow are most clearly examples of that city’s cultural
Barriers
Landscapes
Realm
Borders
4
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
Is an example of relocation diffusion
Conserves resources
Depends on modern communication systems
All of these
5
Which item of clothing has been banned in some European countries?
poncho
burqa
blue jeans
beret
6
The changes in local culture brought about bythe onslaught of popular culture tend to disrupt
Customs
Transport Connections
Population
Economics
7
Over 425 Hutterite communities exist in each ofthe following states and provinces
except
Alberta
North Dakota
Montana
Arkansas
8
The idea that cultures will modify the natural landscape to fit their needs
cultural landscape
culture environment
cultural determinism
cultural building
9
Which concept is the contemporary geographer likely toreject?
physical environment causes people to adopt social customs.
People in different environments adopt similar socialcustoms
folk custom can become part of a popular culture
People in similar environments adopt different socialcustoms
10
Which statement about culture is true?
it is dynamic and always changing
it is the traditions and beliefs of a people
it is learned behavior passed down through generations
all are true
11
The ________ of a group of people includes thethings they construct.
pop culture
material culture
non-material Culture
folk culture
12
What population dominates the use of social media in number of users?
India
USA
Canada
China
13
Japan is a hearth of global popular culture that influences North America with
fashion
Foods
Animated films
sports
14
In what ways does popular culture threaten environmental sustainability?
through recycling plans
because of increased demand for golfing
because people are becoming vegans
through curbside programs
15
Reflecting its origins and cultural tradition, Hutteriteleaders speak
Rarely and never speak to outsiders
Archaic German
American English.
The Amish dialect of French
16
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of
groups of specialists
Large heterogeneous Groups
Groups living in isolated rural areas
Small Homogeneous Groups
17
Many less developed countries fear the loss of folk culturebecause
popular culture devalues women.
they want to avoid political disputes.
they do not want to preserve traditional values.
Western perspectives may become more dominant.
18
All of the following are components of culture EXCEPT FOR
Language and Religion
Migration Destinations
Landscapes
Customs and Habits
19
Culture is spread by
trans-national corporations
war and occupation
migrants
all of the above
20
Which of these is an example of a culture trait?
Eating a meal
Sleeping
parenting
Wearing a turban
21
A people who are a part of a culture that doesn't have a written language are said to be
illterate
symbolic
preliterate
derivative
22
A sense of community identityaround the idea of “Swedish-ness” in Lindsborg, KS is an example
of Globalization
of Assimilation
of Cultural Appropriation
of Neolocalism
23
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in ahigher level of
demand for raw materials.
all of the above
consumption of animal products.
environmental degradation.
24
Features of the U.S. landscape, such as gas stations,supermarkets, and motels,
promote diffusion of folk culture.
reflect the preservation of folk culture
provide diversity on the U.S. landscape.
promote a uniform landscape.
25
“Little Sweden” in Lindsborg, Kansas is a good example:
Tribalism
Neolocalism
Placelessness
Globalization
26
The visible imprint of human activity on the landscape is known as:
The hand of man
sprawl
the cultural landscape
urban renewal
27
One of the challenges to urban ethnic neighborhoods mentioned in the text is
assimilation
A breakdown in the sense of separateness
Federal tax laws
immigration of members of the popular culture
28
Diffusion of popular customs can adverselyimpact environmental quality in two ways
using renewable materials and recycled designs.
increased diversity and decreased demand.
depletion of scarce resources and pollution.
diversity of products and slow change.
29
One significant impact of popular culture is to
create a more varied and less uniform landscape
promote the diffusion of folk culture.
modify the physical environment.
spread through relocation diffusion.
30
Main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to
increase the similarity of social customs indifferent places
folk cultures, by increasing awarenessof their uniqueness
have little effect on the diffusion of social customs.
slow the rate of change.
31
Cultural diffusion is
idea that your own culture is superior to others
innovation of a cultural trait
spread of a culture trait from one group to another
isolation of a culture from the rest of the world
32
One effect of the spread of popular culture through globalization is that
Less-developed countries have adopted stricter gender roles
primary impact has been to change American culture
Cultural realms have become more diverse
Several traits have become part of a worldwide culture
33
Efforts to conserve local cultures often focus on the local____________.
Landmarks
Mobility
Boundaries
Customs
34
The repetitive act performed by an individual is a
Custom
Taboo
Habit
Popular Culture
35
A group's material culture is produced by
a collection of social customs
its geographic location
its food choices
its habits
36
The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the
impact of high income on clothing habits
diffusion of popular culture
adoption of unique folk culture.
opposition to globalization
37
Typically, popular culture
is practiced by small homogeneous groups.
experience frequent changes
reflects the characteristics of a physicalenvironment.
originates in a number of locations at the sametime
38
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Asia
Africa
Europe
Latin America
39
Folk Culture is primary spread through
Radio Stations
the Internet
Relocation
TV
40
Which of the traits is important to Americans
ancestor veneration and worship
focus on social order over individual rights
a sense of equality and fairness
strong state religion
41
Branson, Missouri capitalizes on local culture by presenting it as___ for tourist consumption
timeless
cosmopolitan
popular
“authentic”
42
An example of an external threat to folk culture includes all but which of the following?
MTV
Google
Facebook
CNN
43
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.
44
Which is an example of a non-material aspect ofculture?
Religious Decoration
Church Building
burning of incense
An Altar
45
The idea that environment influences, but doesnt determine how culture interacts with envrnmnt
environmental determinism
environmental possiblilism
cultural ecology
cultural possibilism
46
Popular customs most frequently originate in
former communist countries
more developed countries
less developed countries
countries with large rural populations
47
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.
48
restriction on behavior imposed by social customis a
Habit
Popular Culture
Tariff
Taboo
49
A geographical assemblage of related culture regions
culture hearth
cultural homeland
culture realm
cultural landscape
50
What is the important mechanism for the diffusion of professional sports?
the Internet
TV
Relocation diffusion
Social Media
51
Folk customs usually originate from
global economic exchange
famous historical event
familiar events in daily life
the availability of more leisure time
52
Rapid diffusion of popular culture
conserves resources
depends on modern communication systems
is an example of relocation diffusion
All of these
53
Folk songs are distinguished from popular songs becausethey
are only transmitted orally.
can be understood only by one group
tell a story about daily activities.
written by specialists for commercialdistribution
54
Which is considered a vernacular region?
Anglo-America
American South
South America
East Asia
55
Hutterites differ from the Amish in that they
live in Pennsylvania.
accept modern technology
are Anabaptist.
reject modern technology.
56
As they have more contact with popular culture, women in LDC's are more likely to
reduce the practice of prostitution.
be subservient to men.
obtain food for the family.
gain more opportunities outside the home.
57
People maintain their folk culture despite familiarity withpopular culture primarily because of
fear of foreign influence.
the high cost of popular customs.
lack of exposure to the media.
strong desire to preserve unique customs.
58
Which is true about globalization of Western culture?
some areas have resisted Western Culture traits
Backlash against W.culture has caused violence in some areas
many foreign cultures have adopted Western traits
all are true
59
The frequent act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people is a
custom
taboo
habit
popular culture
60
The various cultural regions that compose the USA demonstrate how
Cultural region is composed of a variety of cultural realms
Cultural regions share some values & yet remain distinct
Culture hearths spread their values through diffusion
Cultural boundaries match political boundaries
61
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher ata Wal-Mart store in Ohio is an example of
Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Persistence
Local Custom
Assimilation
62
Which pattern is more typical of folk cultures than other types of cultures?
Taking steps to transform rural areas into urban areas
Establishing flexible gender roles
Welcoming in new practices from other cultures
Emphasizing the value of tradition
63
taboo against pork is a characteristic of
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Buddhism
Christianity and Hinduism
Judaism and Islam.
64
MC Solaar is to France as Jovanotti is to________
England
Italy
Mexico
India
65
The number of television sets per person is greatest in
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Africa
66
Only Old Order Anabaptist group who live communally rather than in family farmsteads are the
Hutterites
Amish
Brethren
Mennonites
67
Cultural appropriation for purposes of profit is referred to as an example of
product branding.
commodification
cultural imperialism.
ethnic insensitivity.
68
Which of these is not considered a cultural realm?
sub-Saharan Africa
New England
Western Europe
Latin America
69
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
70
Which of the following characteristics is more typical of a popular culture than a folk culture
It has an anonymous origin.
It is likely to be derived from physical conditions
Communication is more limited.
It results in a more uniform landscape.
71
Which is not an aspect of cultural landscape convergence?
borrowing of idealized landscape images
development of regional architectural styles
Globalized architectural forms
globalization of particular businesses and products
72
Which of these is an example of a cultural landscape?
a cloud forest
a coastal wetland
A park area off an interstate
a stand of mangrove trees
73
In 2000, there were over 60 Hutterite Coloniesin __________
Alberta and Manitoba
British Columbia and North Dakota
Montana and Minnesota
British Columbia and Washington
74
All are nodal regions except
area called the South
broadcast of a radio station
area served by Walmart
circulation of a newspaper
75
The choice of clothing in Western countries is stronglyinfluenced by
knowledge of fashion elsewhere.
all of the above
level of income.
occupation.
76
In contrast to popular culture, folk cultures are more likely to vary
from time to time at a given place
with rapid change
both from place to place and from time to time.
from place to place at a given time.
77
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in a higher level of
all of these
environmental degradation
extinction of animal species
consumption of animal products
78
Which statement best demonstrates the concept of a culture hearth?
Where many cultures share the religion of Islam
Places where material & nonmaterial traits emerged
building, roads, and other elements built by humans
Latin America, has several distinct but related cultures
79
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the United Statesis an example of a
Habit
Folk Culture
Taboo
Popular Culture
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Popular customs are more likely than folk customs to
evolve from the isolation of different groups.
vary from place to place
reflect the unique characteristics of thelandscape
rapidly diffuse through modern communicationsystems