Cultural Patterns - AP Human Geography

The blending of indigenous and colonial religious practices. Shows how cultures adapt and merge in colonial contexts.

It leads to the spread of major languages and decline of minor ones. Dominant languages replace local linguistic diversity.

It is the origin of cultural traits or innovations. These areas generate innovations that spread globally.

Cultural homogenization is the process by which local cultures are transformed or absorbed by a dominant outside culture. Often results from globalization and media influence.

A cultural mosaic is a society that consists of various cultural groups. Celebrates diversity rather than promoting assimilation.

Non-material culture includes ideas, beliefs, values, and norms that shape a society. The intangible aspects that guide human behavior.

Material culture refers to physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. Includes tools, buildings, clothing, and other tangible items.

Cultural syncretism is the blending of cultures to form a new, distinct culture. Results in unique hybrid cultural expressions.

A subculture is a cultural group within a larger culture. Maintains distinct identity while part of larger society.

Language is a key component of cultural identity. Language preserves and transmits cultural knowledge.

Cultural adaptation is the process of adjusting to a new culture. Individuals modify behavior to fit new cultural environments.

Cultural imperialism is the dominance of one culture over others. Powerful cultures impose their values on weaker ones.

It represents the combined work of nature and humans. It shows the interaction between physical and human geography.

Folk culture is traditionally practiced by small, homogeneous groups; popular culture is widespread and heterogeneous. Folk culture is local and traditional; popular culture is global and commercial.

Ethnocentrism is judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture. This bias assumes one's own culture is superior to others.

Cultural adaptation is the process of adjusting to a new culture. Individuals modify behavior to fit new cultural environments.

It is the origin of cultural traits or innovations. These areas generate innovations that spread globally.

Transculturation is the phenomenon of merging and converging cultures. Creates new cultural forms through cultural mixing.

The blending of indigenous and colonial religious practices. Shows how cultures adapt and merge in colonial contexts.

Cultural identity is the identity or feeling of belonging to a group. Shaped by shared language, traditions, and values.

Acculturation is the process of cultural change and adaptation. Occurs when cultures come into contact and exchange traits.

Cultural divergence is the tendency for cultures to become dissimilar over time. Isolation often leads to this cultural separation.

A cultural landscape is a geographic area shaped by cultural practices. It's the physical environment modified by human culture.

A taboo is a social or cultural prohibition or restriction. Violating taboos often results in social sanctions.

Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural elements from one area to another. This describes how cultures spread geographically over time.

Globalization is the process of increased interconnectedness among countries, leading to cultural exchange. Technology and communication accelerate this process.

Cultural homogenization is the process by which local cultures are transformed or absorbed by a dominant outside culture. Often results from globalization and media influence.

Cultural hearth is the origin point of a cultural trait or practice. These areas serve as sources for cultural diffusion.

A lingua franca is a common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages. Examples include English, Mandarin, and Arabic globally.