AP Human Geography Flashcards

Political Culture

• Political culture is defined by material traits, language and religion, ethnicity, and political institutions.

Cultural Interaction

• Cultural interaction defines the similarities and differences between cultures and can occur through connection or lack thereof.

Main Elements of Culture

• Culture encompasses daily necessities and leisure activities.

Folk Culture Origin

• Folk culture originates from anonymous hearths with possible multiple sources and timelines.

Popular Culture Origin

• Popular culture is typically linked to developed countries and can be traced back to specific individuals or locations.

Diffusion of Folk Culture

• Folk culture spreads slowly and primarily via relocation diffusion on a smaller scale.

Diffusion of Popular Culture

• Popular culture spreads rapidly through hierarchical diffusion and has a global reach.

Distribution of Folk Culture

• The distribution of folk culture is influenced by various physical and cultural factors.

Distribution of Popular Culture

• Popular culture is widely distributed with little regard for physical characteristics.

Folk Music Origins

• Folk music originated around 2699 BC, using bamboo poles to mimic bird sounds.

Characteristics of Folk Music

• Folk music often tells stories and conveys information about life cycles and environmental features.

Popular Music Origins

• Popular music began around 1900 with the music industry's development in Tin Pan Alley, New York.

Popular Music Diffusion

• Popular music's global diffusion began in the 1940s via armed forces radio broadcast during WWII.

Most Popular Sport

• Soccer is recognized as the world's most popular sport.

Origin of Soccer

• Soccer originated as a folk custom in 11th century England and evolved into global popular culture in the 19th century.

Material and Leisure Elements of Culture

• Material and leisure culture elements share similar origins, often unknown or multiple, among isolated groups.

Head Covering Enforcement

• Strict enforcement of head coverings is notable in Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

Folk Cultural Clothing Influences

• Clothing in folk cultures is influenced by religious beliefs and environmental conditions.

Popular Cultural Clothing Influences

• Popular culture clothing choices are shaped by occupation and income levels.

Reasons for Banning Head Coverings

• Bans on head coverings are justified by claims of obliterating identity, treating women as second-class citizens, and hindering gender equality.

Opposition to Banning Head Coverings

• Arguments against bans include infringement on women's religious rights and misunderstanding of Muslim traditions.

Food Preferences

• Cultural traditions strongly influence food preferences, establishing social, ethnic, and religious identities.

Taboos and Environmental Concerns

• Taboos reflect social or religious customs as well as environmental concerns.

Popular Food Choices

• Popular food choices are more shaped by cultural values than by environmental features.

Folk Housing Influences

• Folk housing is affected by both environmental and cultural features.

Common Building Materials

• The two most common building materials worldwide are wood and brick.

Folk Housing Diffusion

• The diffusion of major folk housing styles in the U.S. is an example of relocation diffusion.

Rapid Diffusion of Popular Culture

• Popular culture spreads quickly through electronic media.

Obstacles to Popular Culture Access

• The main obstacle to accessing popular culture is a lack of electronic media availability.

Television and Popular Culture

• Watching television is the most popular leisure activity globally and serves as a key mechanism for the diffusion of popular culture.

Internet Usage

• China has the highest share of internet users globally.

Regions Unaffected by Internet

• Sub-Saharan Africa has populations that are still relatively untouched by the internet.

Internet Use Restrictions

• There are three categories of internet restrictions: free, partly free, and not free.

Censored Internet Content

• Censored online content typically includes political opposition, sensitive social topics, and security-related issues.

Countries Restricting Internet Freedom

• Iran, Syria, and China have the strictest internet restrictions, while Russia and Turkey have recently imposed new limitations.

Amish Culture Origin

• Amish culture originated in Switzerland, France, and Germany, spreading through two waves of relocation.

States with Amish Populations

• Significant Amish populations are found in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

Dowry Definition

• A dowry is property or money brought by a bride to her husband’s family on marriage.

Environmental Impact of Population Customs

• Certain customs adversely affect the environment through pollution and resource depletion.

Uniform Landscape Concept

• Uniform landscapes emerge when popular customs exhibit similar spatial expressions across different locations.

Sustainability of Modern Golf Courses

• Modern golf courses are less sustainable as they are designed to significantly alter the environment.