Culture Basics
What is culture?
The way of life of a group of people
What is the way of life of a group of people called?
Culture.
What are the five themes of geography?
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region.
This country is known for sushi, respect, and bowing
Japan
Is food part of culture?
Yes
Name TWO parts of culture.
Food, language, religion, traditions, clothing, music, etc.
What is a belief or behavior passed down over time called?
Tradition.
What lines measure distance north and south of the Equator?
Latitude lines.
This continent has the most cultural diversity
Africa
Why do cultures change over time?
New ideas, interaction, technology
How is culture different from personal habits or behavior?
Culture is shared by a group; habits are individual
What is a common way people act in a society called?
A custom.
What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator.
This country is known for pasta and pizza
Italy
Explain how absolute and relative location work together.
Absolute gives exact coordinates, while relative explains nearby places and context.
Explain how geography can shape culture. Give ONE example.
Climate, land, and resources affect food, clothing, housing, jobs (any example)
What is the spread of ideas, customs, and products from one place to another called?
Cultural diffusion.
What are the two continents completely in the Western Hemisphere?
North America and South America
How has technology changed the speed of cultural diffusion?
Much faster due to internet/media
Why is it important to use both latitude and longitude together?
One alone cannot give an exact location.
What type of diffusion happens when people move and bring culture with them?
Relocation diffusion.
Give one example of cultural diffusion in today’s world.
Fast food, music, fashion, social media trends, anime, etc.
Which continent is entirely covered in ice?
Antarctica
What is one food that spread globally through cultural diffusion?
Pizza, sushi, tacos, noodles, etc.
Why is (0°, 0°) a unique coordinate location?
It is where the Equator and Prime Meridian intersect in the Atlantic Ocean.