AP Human Geography – Cultural Patterns and Process

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?

 
 
 
 

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:

 
 
 
 

3. Which of the following religions is primarily associated with the caste system and reincarnation?

 
 
 
 

4. The diffusion of Christianity through European colonialism and missionary efforts is an example of:

 
 
 
 

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?

 
 
 
 

6. The process by which a cultural group loses its distinct traits and adopts the dominant culture of the society is known as:

 
 
 
 

7. Which of the following languages belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family?

 
 
 
 

8. The process by which a cultural group selectively adopts customs and traits from different cultures is called:

 
 
 
 

9. Which of the following is an example of a universalizing religion?

 
 
 
 

10. The spread of the English language as a result of British colonialism and globalization is an example of: