Cultural Patterns & Processes - AP Human Geography
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With about 
believers, the world's largest Muslim population is located in which country?
With about
Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population, accounting for more than 
of the world's total Muslim population. Saudi Arabia, while almost entirely Muslim, has just over 
. Pakistan is home to approximately 
Muslims, or 11% of the world's Muslim population. Egypt is home to over 
believers. India, while primarily a Hindu nation, is still home to over 
Muslims.
Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population, accounting for more than
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The rituals of Shinto are practiced more than those of any other religion in which Asian country?
The rituals of Shinto are practiced more than those of any other religion in which Asian country?
Adherence to the rituals of Shinto is the most widespread religious practice in Japan. Unlike several other major religions, there is no core sacred text in Shinto. The religion is centered on a set of religious rituals, often performed at public shrines.
Adherence to the rituals of Shinto is the most widespread religious practice in Japan. Unlike several other major religions, there is no core sacred text in Shinto. The religion is centered on a set of religious rituals, often performed at public shrines.
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The combined followers of which two major religions account for about half of the global population?
The combined followers of which two major religions account for about half of the global population?
The combined followers of two largest religions, Christianity (a third of the world's population) and Islam (a fifth of the world's population), account for about half of the world's population.
The combined followers of two largest religions, Christianity (a third of the world's population) and Islam (a fifth of the world's population), account for about half of the world's population.
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Which of the following religions and churches would be a good example of a hierarchical religion?
Which of the following religions and churches would be a good example of a hierarchical religion?
The Mormon Church is organized under a hierarchical priesthood run by men, with the Prophet (or President of the Church) serving as the "spokesman on Earth," not unlike the position of Pope in Catholicism. While Islam and Buddhism both revere respected and even martyred prophets in the form of Muhammed and Buddha, respectively, they do not anoint a spokesperson to oversee and approve all workings of the church internationally and domestically. Hinduism is more accurately described a principled way of life, with a broad range of influencing philosophies and featuring a choice few outspoken practicers rather than religious leaders.
The Mormon Church is organized under a hierarchical priesthood run by men, with the Prophet (or President of the Church) serving as the "spokesman on Earth," not unlike the position of Pope in Catholicism. While Islam and Buddhism both revere respected and even martyred prophets in the form of Muhammed and Buddha, respectively, they do not anoint a spokesperson to oversee and approve all workings of the church internationally and domestically. Hinduism is more accurately described a principled way of life, with a broad range of influencing philosophies and featuring a choice few outspoken practicers rather than religious leaders.
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Although there are thousands of religions practiced throughout the world today, geographers classify all religions under which two specific categories?
Although there are thousands of religions practiced throughout the world today, geographers classify all religions under which two specific categories?
Geographers divide all religions based on who they are trying to appeal to and accept as a believer. Universalizing religions attempt to be global and to appeal to all people wherever they may live and whomever they may be. Ethnic religions appeal primarily to one group of people living in one specific place or region.
The three most popular Universalizing Religions based on number of adherents are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. There are more than 2 billion self-identifying Christians in the world today. There are 1.3 billion Muslims spread throughout the world according to the latest data collected. There are almost 400 million adherents to Buddhism today.
The most popular Ethnic Religion based on number of adherents is Hinduism, having more than 97% of its adherents residing in India alone. The majority of the remaining 3% of adherents outside of India are in the neighboring country of Nepal. This religion has remained regional and has not put effort into expanding beyond its region. The majority of global spread of Hinduism has only come from practicing Hindus moving somewhere else in the world and maintaining their religious practice.
Geographers divide all religions based on who they are trying to appeal to and accept as a believer. Universalizing religions attempt to be global and to appeal to all people wherever they may live and whomever they may be. Ethnic religions appeal primarily to one group of people living in one specific place or region.
The three most popular Universalizing Religions based on number of adherents are Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. There are more than 2 billion self-identifying Christians in the world today. There are 1.3 billion Muslims spread throughout the world according to the latest data collected. There are almost 400 million adherents to Buddhism today.
The most popular Ethnic Religion based on number of adherents is Hinduism, having more than 97% of its adherents residing in India alone. The majority of the remaining 3% of adherents outside of India are in the neighboring country of Nepal. This religion has remained regional and has not put effort into expanding beyond its region. The majority of global spread of Hinduism has only come from practicing Hindus moving somewhere else in the world and maintaining their religious practice.
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Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?
Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?
Monotheistic religions believe in one supreme being (e.g., God) who is revered as the creator of all that exists in the universe. Christianity is the only answer choice that follows monotheistic ideals; all of the the other answer choices are polytheist (believe in multiple Gods) or atheist (do not believe in a God).
Monotheistic religions believe in one supreme being (e.g., God) who is revered as the creator of all that exists in the universe. Christianity is the only answer choice that follows monotheistic ideals; all of the the other answer choices are polytheist (believe in multiple Gods) or atheist (do not believe in a God).
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Which of the following religions has its origins in South Asia and has spread to Southeast/East Asia?
Which of the following religions has its origins in South Asia and has spread to Southeast/East Asia?
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity (which was ultimately derived from Judaism) originated in the Middle East and can be eliminated as possible answer choices. While both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in South Asia, the spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia was catalyzed by merchants and settlers traveling to Southeast Asia as well as religious emissaries sent by leaders (like King Asoka) to help spread the word about Buddha's teachings.
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity (which was ultimately derived from Judaism) originated in the Middle East and can be eliminated as possible answer choices. While both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in South Asia, the spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia was catalyzed by merchants and settlers traveling to Southeast Asia as well as religious emissaries sent by leaders (like King Asoka) to help spread the word about Buddha's teachings.
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The cultural hearth of Christianity is .
The cultural hearth of Christianity is .
A cultural hearth is a location at which new ideas arise and are then spread. The religion of Christianity began in Jerusalem, making Jerusalem the cultural hearth of the religion. After starting in Jerusalem, Christianity spread through the region by hierarchical diffusion. This hierarchical diffusion encompassed the locations described in the remaining answer choices.
A cultural hearth is a location at which new ideas arise and are then spread. The religion of Christianity began in Jerusalem, making Jerusalem the cultural hearth of the religion. After starting in Jerusalem, Christianity spread through the region by hierarchical diffusion. This hierarchical diffusion encompassed the locations described in the remaining answer choices.
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Which of these most accurately describes acculturation?
Which of these most accurately describes acculturation?
“Acculturation” is the term used to describe the adoption of certain cultural and social characteristics of one society by another society. It usually occurs when one society is controlled, either politically, economically, socially, or all of these, by another society. And the people are forced to adapt their cultural experiences in order to survive in this new social climate.
“Acculturation” is the term used to describe the adoption of certain cultural and social characteristics of one society by another society. It usually occurs when one society is controlled, either politically, economically, socially, or all of these, by another society. And the people are forced to adapt their cultural experiences in order to survive in this new social climate.
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The use of Native-American tribal names in American sports is an example of .
The use of Native-American tribal names in American sports is an example of .
The term “cultural appropriation” is used to describe a situation where a dominant social or cultural group takes an expression, idea, or product from an oppressed cultural group and uses it for its own benefit. So, the use of Native-American tribal names in American sports (Redskins, Blackhawks, Braves, and so on) is an example of cultural appropriation.
The term “cultural appropriation” is used to describe a situation where a dominant social or cultural group takes an expression, idea, or product from an oppressed cultural group and uses it for its own benefit. So, the use of Native-American tribal names in American sports (Redskins, Blackhawks, Braves, and so on) is an example of cultural appropriation.
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Creole becomes distinct from pidgin when .
Creole becomes distinct from pidgin when .
A “pidgin” language is a language that develops when two or more different languages meet in one geographic region- often when colonizers and the colonized live together in close proximity. The resulting language has elements of both the original languages. When a “pidgin” evolves into the primary language of a region it is called a “Creole” language.
A “pidgin” language is a language that develops when two or more different languages meet in one geographic region- often when colonizers and the colonized live together in close proximity. The resulting language has elements of both the original languages. When a “pidgin” evolves into the primary language of a region it is called a “Creole” language.
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From which of these countries do the largest number of immigrants arrive in South Florida?
From which of these countries do the largest number of immigrants arrive in South Florida?
Although Mexico sends far more immigrants to the United States than Cuba does in any given year, the majority of Mexican immigrants arrive in the southwest of the United States. Cuban immigrants tend to arrive, almost exclusively, in South Florida. This has contributed a great deal to the ethnic makeup of Miami, as well as its culture.
Although Mexico sends far more immigrants to the United States than Cuba does in any given year, the majority of Mexican immigrants arrive in the southwest of the United States. Cuban immigrants tend to arrive, almost exclusively, in South Florida. This has contributed a great deal to the ethnic makeup of Miami, as well as its culture.
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In modern day India a great deal of business and legal disputes are carried out in English, this is an example of .
In modern day India a great deal of business and legal disputes are carried out in English, this is an example of .
India was, for a long time, controlled by the British Empire. Many wealthy Indians were educated in English and English language came to take on an elitist status on the Indian subcontinent. This has led to a classic example of “acculturation,” whereby even though India has been independent from Britain since the mid-1940s the English language continues to be widely used and influential on the continent - particularly in areas of elite culture like law, economics, and business.
India was, for a long time, controlled by the British Empire. Many wealthy Indians were educated in English and English language came to take on an elitist status on the Indian subcontinent. This has led to a classic example of “acculturation,” whereby even though India has been independent from Britain since the mid-1940s the English language continues to be widely used and influential on the continent - particularly in areas of elite culture like law, economics, and business.
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An area where innovations in culture began spread to other areas is known as which of these?
An area where innovations in culture began spread to other areas is known as which of these?
Culture hearth is the area where innovations in culture began and from which such cultural elements spread out to other regions.
Culture hearth is the area where innovations in culture began and from which such cultural elements spread out to other regions.
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is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures come in contact.
Choose the correct answer. is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures come in contact.
Acculturation is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures meet. Acculturation can have effects in areas of the two groups' culture, customs and social habits. These changes can also occur at an individual level.
Acculturation is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures meet. Acculturation can have effects in areas of the two groups' culture, customs and social habits. These changes can also occur at an individual level.
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Determine if the statement is true or false.
Enculturation can be used to describe the process of second culture learning.
Determine if the statement is true or false.
Enculturation can be used to describe the process of second culture learning.
Enculturation describes the process of first culture learning, whereas acculturation describes the process of second culture learning. Through first culture learning, individuals learn about their surrounding culture and shape their values and behaviors based on their learnings. This term is related to socialization.
Enculturation describes the process of first culture learning, whereas acculturation describes the process of second culture learning. Through first culture learning, individuals learn about their surrounding culture and shape their values and behaviors based on their learnings. This term is related to socialization.
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Acculturation has been studied in various fields EXCEPT .
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Acculturation has been studied in various fields EXCEPT .
Acculturation has been studied in the Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology fields. Scientific studies regarding the term have been studied since 1918. A variety of theories and definitions have been created throughout the years. Current studies focus around individuals and adaption to their cultures.
Acculturation has been studied in the Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology fields. Scientific studies regarding the term have been studied since 1918. A variety of theories and definitions have been created throughout the years. Current studies focus around individuals and adaption to their cultures.
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When is the earliest date that ideas surrounding acculturation existed?
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When is the earliest date that ideas surrounding acculturation existed?
The earliest recorded existence of acculturation was in 2370 BC during the time of the ancient Sumerians. These people had a set of instructions for interacting with other cultures through commerce. These instructions were created in order to limit major changes in their culture due to foreign exposure.
The earliest recorded existence of acculturation was in 2370 BC during the time of the ancient Sumerians. These people had a set of instructions for interacting with other cultures through commerce. These instructions were created in order to limit major changes in their culture due to foreign exposure.
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Who is the man responsible for coining the term "acculturation"?
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Who is the man responsible for coining the term "acculturation"?
J.W. Powell is credited with coining the term acculturation. Powell coined this term in 1880 and served as the second director in the U.S. Geological Survey.
J.W. Powell is credited with coining the term acculturation. Powell coined this term in 1880 and served as the second director in the U.S. Geological Survey.
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What is NOT an example of an outcome of acculturation?
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What is NOT an example of an outcome of acculturation?
Acculturation affects food habits, sex norms and languages within a culture. Food habits may change based on availability of new ingredients. Different cultures have different practices for types and frequency of sex. Finally, languages change overtime to become a new, unique language.
Acculturation affects food habits, sex norms and languages within a culture. Food habits may change based on availability of new ingredients. Different cultures have different practices for types and frequency of sex. Finally, languages change overtime to become a new, unique language.
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