AP Human Geography – Cultural Patterns and Process By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following concepts refers to the spread of cultural traits from one place to another through direct contact between individuals or groups? a) Cultural assimilation b) Cultural convergence c) Cultural diffusion d) Cultural relativism 2. The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others and should be the standard by which other cultures are evaluated is known as: a) Cultural relativism b) Ethnocentrism c) Multiculturalism d) Cultural syncretism 3. Which of the following religions is primarily associated with the caste system and reincarnation? a) Judaism b) Islam c) Hinduism d) Buddhism 4. The diffusion of Christianity through European colonialism and missionary efforts is an example of: a) Hierarchical diffusion b) Contagious diffusion c) Stimulus diffusion d) Relocation diffusion 5. Which of the following terms refers to a region within a country where a distinct ethnic or cultural group is concentrated and has a significant influence? a) Diaspora b) Enclave c) Ghetto d) Exclave 6. The process by which a cultural group loses its distinct traits and adopts the dominant culture of the society is known as: a) Cultural assimilation b) Cultural relativism c) Cultural revitalization d) Cultural syncretism 7. Which of the following languages belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family? a) Mandarin Chinese b) Arabic c) Russian d) Swahili 8. The process by which a cultural group selectively adopts customs and traits from different cultures is called: a) Acculturation b) Assimilation c) Syncretism d) Segregation 9. Which of the following is an example of a universalizing religion? a) Judaism b) Hinduism c) Sikhism d) Shintoism 10. The spread of the English language as a result of British colonialism and globalization is an example of: a) Expansion diffusion b) Relocation diffusion c) Contagious diffusion d) Hierarchical diffusion Loading … Posted in Other
