AP Human Geography Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Examples of ethnic religions include?

Judaism (correct)

Hinduism

Buddhism

Daoism (correct)

What are the Julian and Gregorian calendars?

Christian calendars that are now used as standard calendars in much of the world.

Which is NOT a characteristic of hierarchical religion?

It encourages each congregation to be self-sufficient.

What is the dominant branch in the whole of Islam?

Sunni. Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant branch of Islam in Iran?

Shiite. Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of spatial connections in religion?

Researching the practices of Tibetan Buddhists and the world travels of the Dalai Lama. Signup and view all the answers

Can both universalizing and ethnic religions diffuse to different populations around the world?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

For most of the past 2,000 years, Jews have been?

Dispersed around the world. Signup and view all the answers

What do geographers focus on when studying religions?

The sites where religions originated and the processes by which they diffused. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes religion in Latin America from North America?

Having a Roman Catholic majority. Signup and view all the answers

Where are Muslims clustered?

Southwestern Asia, North Africa, and parts of South Asia and Southeastern Asia. Signup and view all the answers

How did Christianity first diffuse from its hearth?

Relocation diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

What can we infer about the religious composition in France?

Most people are Catholic. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ethnic religion?

Appealing mostly to one group of people in one place. Signup and view all the answers

What does the analysis of provided Map 1 indicate about Germany?

Catholics are the majority in the west and southeast, while Protestants are the majority in the north. Signup and view all the answers

What role do religious ideas play in the relationship between culture, religion, and the physical environment?

They may be responsible for some of the changes people make in the physical environment. Signup and view all the answers

Which is not an ethnic Asian religion?

Buddhism. Signup and view all the answers

A person attempting to detect ______ within forests and streams would likely be an animist.

voices or personalities. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of an ethnic religion is highlighted?

The religious calendar is based largely on seasonal changes in a particular region. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Judaism classified as an ethnic rather than a universalizing religion?

Its rituals derive from the agricultural cycle in Israel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a relatively small group that has broken away from an established church called?

Sect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the world's largest universalizing religion?

Christianity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?

Judaism. Signup and view all the answers

What is Lutheranism an example of?

Denomination. Signup and view all the answers

What did the concept of a ghetto originally refer to?

An area of a city where Jews were forced to live. Signup and view all the answers

What is the world's largest ethnic religion?

Hinduism. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hinduism's caste system do?

Assigns everyone to a distinct class. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the situation of religion in Tibet?

Its spiritual leader is in exile and the government discourages observance. Signup and view all the answers

How is Quebec's landscape distinguished from neighboring Canadian provinces and the United States?

It has numerous religious toponyms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is religion a good example of tensions between globalization and local diversity?

Religion represents core cultural values and beliefs that may conflict with others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief in the existence of only one god called?

Monotheism. Signup and view all the answers

What are beliefs concerning the origin of the universe called?

Cosmogony. Signup and view all the answers

What can we infer about the store owner's bias when signs read 'No Irish Need Apply'?

The store owner may also have been a Protestant discriminating against Roman Catholic immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

What is likely about a person from northern Germany regarding their adherence?

They are more likely to be an adherent of Protestantism. Signup and view all the answers

What could a historian hypothesize about U.S. Cold War opposition to the Soviet Union?

It was accompanied by a heightened emphasis on religion as a weapon against 'Godless communism'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethnic Religions

Ethnic religions provide spiritual traditions for specific cultural groups, notable examples include Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism.
Ethnic religions typically reflect agricultural cycles and regional dynamics.

Calendars

The Julian and Gregorian calendars are Christian calendars widely adopted as standard timekeeping systems globally.

Hierarchical Religions

Hierarchical religions, unlike those that promote self-sufficiency in congregations, have distinct levels of authority and organization.

Branches of Islam

Sunni Islam represents the largest branch in the world.
Shiite Islam is predominantly practiced in Iran, forming a significant sect.

Spatial Connections in Religion

Researchers studying Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama focus on how religious practices interconnect spatially and culturally.
Analyzing the origins and diffusion of religions highlights their geographic spread and transformations over time.

Global Diffusion of Religions

Both universalizing (like Christianity) and ethnic religions (such as Judaism) can spread across different populations globally.
Historically, Jews have been spread throughout the world, illustrating the global nature of religious dispersal.

Regional Religion Characteristics

Latin America is characterized by a Roman Catholic majority, differentiating it from North America.
Map analyses indicate Catholic populations in France and a majority of Protestants in northern Germany.

Cultural and Physical Environment Interaction

Religious beliefs can influence modifications in the physical environment, showcasing culture's role in shaping place.

Caste System in Hinduism

Hinduism has a caste system that categorizes individuals into distinct social classes, affecting societal structure and individual roles.

Globalization vs. Local Diversity

Religion exemplifies the tension between global ideologies and local identities, as core beliefs can conflict with global perspectives.

Concepts of Monotheism and Cosmogony

Monotheism refers to the belief in a single deity, while cosmogony deals with origin narratives of the universe, revealing diverse spiritual and philosophical understandings.

Historical Context of Discrimination

Historical prejudices, like those against Irish immigrants, often aligned with religious affiliations, highlighting societal tensions between Protestant and Catholic groups.

Impact of the Soviet Union on Religion

The Soviet Union's restrictive religious policies led to heightened emphasis on religious identity in the United States, seen as a counter to communist ideologies.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 in AP Human Geography with these flashcards. Explore important concepts related to ethnic religions, calendars, and hierarchical religions. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key terms and definitions from the chapter.