Cultural Geography - Review of Chapter 4 & 6




What is culture?

What are the numerous characteristics of folk culture?

How is folk culture diffused differently than pop culture?

How do folk cultures become unique throughout time?

How does the physical environment (local resources) influence a region's culture?
(think of examples, such as with food, clothing and housing)

Folk music is often associated with what cultural & social aspects?

Why are some foods "taboo"? (associate them with religions too)

What are the main effects of modern communications on social customs?
(TV, satellites, internet, social media, etc.)

Wearing jeans around the world is a good example of what?

In popular culture, what affect does that have on modern-day landscapes?
(like in the United States)

What is the largest division within religion, according to your textbook?

What characterizes "ethnic religions? (list at least 4 aspects)

What are the 3 Asian Ethnic Religions? (associate them with the main points)

What is the world's largest ethnic religion?

What are the 5 pillars of Islam and what is the holiest book?

What are the branches of Islam?

What are the 3 branches of Christianity?

What is proselytizing process?

What is the significance of Abraham?

How does Eastern Orthodox differ from Roman Catholicism?

How does Protestantism differ from Roman Catholicism?

What religions are associated with reincarnation?

What religion is associated with "Moksha"?

What are the key aspects of Judaism?

What are the 4 nobles truths of Buddhism?

What are the 3 branches of Buddhism and their associated regions & countries?

 

 

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