Cultural Patterns & Processes Quiz

The blending of two or more cultural influences to create a new cultural expression.

The shared experiences, traits, and activities of a group of people who have a common heritage.

The expression of cultural influences through various forms like art, architecture, music, food, and clothing.

The process of creating a new cultural expression by blending two or more cultural elements.

The way people interact with each other within a specific cultural context.

Architectural forms influenced by culture.

Architecture developed during the 20th century, featuring geometric and ordered forms.

Current architecture using organic forms, often incorporating green energy and recycled materials.

A category within contemporary architecture, characterized by wavy, crystalline, or bending shapes.

A traditional house style with a single story, pitched roof, and small size.

A traditional house style with an irregular roof, featuring a long pitched roof in front and a low-angle roof in back.

Traditional house styles of the late 1700s and early 1800s, often featuring two-story urban townhomes connected to one another.

A simple, rectangular house style with a central door, one window on each side of the front, and three symmetrical windows on the second floor.

Knowing only one language.

Knowing and using multiple languages.

Religious groups that adapt and incorporate beliefs from other religions into their own practices.

Religions that strictly follow their own scriptural doctrines and resist incorporating beliefs from other traditions.

Religions that combine elements from two or more existing religions to create a new belief system.

A belief system that focuses on the worship of spirits embodied in natural elements like landforms, animals, and trees.

The oldest universalizing religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. They emphasize reincarnation, karma, and multiple levels of existence.

The belief in one supreme God, often with sub-deities like saints, angels, and archangels. Key religions include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

A social system in India where individuals are assigned to specific social groups based on their birth and remain in that caste throughout their lives.

The belief in a structured universe with multiple levels of existence, from the lowest animal forms to human forms and then higher animal forms.

The way in which a language is used by a specific group of people, with distinct features and sounds.

A variety of English spoken in the working-class areas of East London, known for its unique sounds and slang.

A way of speaking in code using rhyming phrases to express everyday meanings, commonly associated with Cockney English.

A simplified form of a language that uses key vocabulary and limited grammar, often used for communication between different language groups.

A language that serves as a bridge for communication between speakers of different languages, facilitating understanding and interaction.

A large family of languages that originated from a common ancestor, with evidence of its spread through prehistoric migrations.

The theory positing that the spread of Indo-European languages originated from migrations through Central Asia, across the Eurasian steppes.

Music that is unique to a specific culture, incorporating traditional instruments, orchestrations, stories, and religious traditions.

A contemporary form of continental cuisine, primarily from France, Spain, and Italy, emphasizing fresh ingredients, simplicity, and artistic presentation.

A culinary style that blends elements from multiple global food traditions, creating unique and often innovative dish combinations.

The way people dress and adorn themselves, reflecting their cultural identity, social status, and personal preferences.

Traditions and customs that are specific to a particular culture group, shaped by shared beliefs, values, and experiences.

Religions that aim to appeal to all people worldwide, transcending ethnic boundaries.

Religions that are primarily associated with a specific ethnic group, often tied to a particular culture and history.

Formal sets of beliefs and principles that guide religious practice, worship, and ethical behavior within a faith.