Bigfoot Basics
Myth Origins & Teachings
Spread & Impact
Folklore & Folk Culture
100

What kind of creature is Bigfoot often described as?

 An ape-like, humanoid figure.

100

What indigenous name is sometimes used to refer to Bigfoot?

Sasquatch.

100

In which part of North America are most Bigfoot sightings reported?

The Pacific Northwest.

100

What term describes traditional beliefs and practices passed down through generations?

Folk culture.

200

Which decade did the modern Bigfoot myth gain popularity?

The 1950s.

200

Bigfoot is sometimes seen as a guardian of what natural environment?

Forests.

200

How has Bigfoot affected local economies in some areas?

Through Bigfoot-themed tourism, shops, and tours.


200

True or False – Folk culture is typically spread through mass media.

False – It is spread primarily through oral traditions and local customs.

300

What famous film clip in 1967 fueled public fascination with Bigfoot?

The Patterson-Gimlin film.

300

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.

300

What human geography term describes the spread of Bigfoot stories across regions?

Cultural diffusion.

300

What AP Human Geography term refers to a story that explains events or natural phenomena, like Bigfoot sightings?

Myth.

400

Name one platform that has helped spread Bigfoot lore in the modern era.

TV shows (like Finding Bigfoot), the internet, or books.

400

What term describes a community of people who share a common belief, like Bigfoot believers?

Subculture.

400

What type of diffusion occurs when a myth spreads through mass media and the internet?

Hierarchical diffusion.


400

Which type of culture emphasizes uniformity and widespread trends, in contrast to folk culture?

Popular culture.


500

There is scientific evidence proving Bigfoot’s existence.

False.

500

True or False – All Bigfoot believers view the creature as peaceful.

False – Some see Bigfoot as dangerous.


500

What is one way the Bigfoot myth challenges mainstream scientific authority?

Some believers criticize science for dismissing their evidence or theories.

500

What term refers to the practice of preserving traditions from change or outside influence?

Cultural preservation.