Bigfoot Basics
What kind of creature is Bigfoot often described as?
An ape-like, humanoid figure.
What indigenous name is sometimes used to refer to Bigfoot?
Sasquatch.
In which part of North America are most Bigfoot sightings reported?
The Pacific Northwest.
What term describes traditional beliefs and practices passed down through generations?
Folk culture.
Which decade did the modern Bigfoot myth gain popularity?
The 1950s.
Bigfoot is sometimes seen as a guardian of what natural environment?
Forests.
How has Bigfoot affected local economies in some areas?
Through Bigfoot-themed tourism, shops, and tours.
True or False – Folk culture is typically spread through mass media.
False – It is spread primarily through oral traditions and local customs.
What famous film clip in 1967 fueled public fascination with Bigfoot?
The Patterson-Gimlin film.
What are some of the fringe theories about Bigfoot’s origins?
Bigfoot may be a missing link, have telepathic abilities, or be connected to UFOs.
What human geography term describes the spread of Bigfoot stories across regions?
Cultural diffusion.
What AP Human Geography term refers to a story that explains events or natural phenomena, like Bigfoot sightings?
Myth.
Name one platform that has helped spread Bigfoot lore in the modern era.
TV shows (like Finding Bigfoot), the internet, or books.
What term describes a community of people who share a common belief, like Bigfoot believers?
Subculture.
What type of diffusion occurs when a myth spreads through mass media and the internet?
Hierarchical diffusion.
Which type of culture emphasizes uniformity and widespread trends, in contrast to folk culture?
Popular culture.
There is scientific evidence proving Bigfoot’s existence.
False.
True or False – All Bigfoot believers view the creature as peaceful.
False – Some see Bigfoot as dangerous.
What is one way the Bigfoot myth challenges mainstream scientific authority?
Some believers criticize science for dismissing their evidence or theories.
What term refers to the practice of preserving traditions from change or outside influence?
Cultural preservation.