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What characterizes folk culture?

  • Practiced by isolated groups. (correct)
  • Involves a large and diverse population.
  • Evolves through globalization.
  • Rapidly spreads through modern technology.

How does popular culture typically diffuse?

  • Moves slowly along local cultural pathways.
  • Relies on traditions of isolated communities.
  • Utilizes hierarchical diffusion. (correct)
  • Primarily through migration.

What does the term 'contagious diffusion' refer to in the context of culture?

  • Cultural transmission through daily interactions. (correct)
  • A method of cultural transformation through cultural exchange.
  • Spread of culture through authoritative channels.
  • Development of unique cultural traits in isolated regions.

What is a key factor influencing the distribution of folk cultures?

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When did the transformation from folk to popular sports begin in the UK?

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What is a primary threat to folk culture identified in the content?

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Which barrier to diffusion is caused by individuals' perceptions based on age?

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How does globalization affect cultural uniqueness according to the content?

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What is an example of a linguistic barrier to diffusion?

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What example illustrates the influence of local geography on food preferences?

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Which of the following represents a regulatory barrier to diffusion?

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What describes a taboo in the context of cultural practices?

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What effect does social class have on cultural diffusion?

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What distinguishes language families from language branches?

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Which language family predominates in South Asia and North America?

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Which branch of the Indo-European family is primarily found in northwestern Europe and North America?

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Which language serves as the official language of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan?

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What is the major language of the Afro-Asiatic family, recognized in several countries?

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How many people speak Swahili as a first language?

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Which language family includes Turkish as a major component?

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Which of the following accurately describes a language group?

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What significant site do Jews consider holy and refers to their historical promise land?

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Which founder is associated with the origins of Judaism?

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In which region is Confucianism primarily associated?

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What major division of Christianity is present in Ireland, particularly in Belfast?

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What has caused a rise in diaspora populations like Africans and Hispanics in major U.S. cities?

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Which of the following best describes the burial practices in Judaism regarding the deceased?

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Which historical figure is recognized for the founding of Taoism?

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Which area of the United States is known to have a significant African population clustered in its southern region?

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What characterizes universalizing religions?

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Which of the following is a primary feature of ethnic religions?

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Which Germanic subgroup does English belong to?

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What are the two groups within the Indo-Iranian branch?

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What does agnosticism entail?

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What is the difference between a branch and a denomination in religious terms?

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Which language is most widely spoken in the Balto-Slavic branch?

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Which of the following languages is NOT part of the Romance branch?

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Which statement best describes secularism?

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What defines an autonomous region?

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Which tribes contributed to the development of modern English?

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What is the hypothesis suggesting that language diffusion occurred through warfare?

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What does the concept of syncretism refer to?

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Which of the following statements about fundamentalism is correct?

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Which U.S. dialect is characterized by having a varied origin from English settlers and other countries?

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In the context of U.S. dialects, what is a common term that varies regionally?

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Flashcards

Folk Culture

A culture practiced by an isolated group, sharing similar traditions.

Popular Culture

Culture shared by a large group of diverse people, displaying similar behaviors.

Hierarchical Diffusion

Spread of an idea or innovation from larger centers of influence.

Contagious Diffusion

Rapid spread of an idea or innovation in all directions, as if by contagion.

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Relocation Diffusion

Spread of an idea or innovation as people move from one place to another.

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Language Family

A group of languages related by a common ancestral language, with no recorded history.

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Language Branch

A group of languages within a family, related through a recent common ancestor and with noticeable similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

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Language Group

A collection of languages within a branch that share a common origin in the relatively recent past, showing similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

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Indo-European Language Family

A large language family prevalent in Europe, South Asia, North and Latin America, containing languages like English, Spanish, and Hindi.

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Sino-Tibetan Language Family

A large language family primarily spoken in China and Southeast Asia; Mandarin is a prominent example.

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Afro-Asiatic Language Family

Language family including Arabic; predominantly found in Southwest Asia and North Africa.

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Germanic Language Branch

A branch of the Indo-European family, predominantly associated with northwestern Europe and North America, including English.

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Swahili Language (Language)

A language with a significant number of speakers in Tanzania and surrounding areas of Africa; is an official language in Tanzania and used for communication between people from different areas.

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Threats to Folk Culture

Factors like media influence, globalization, and loss of traditional values, which can weaken unique cultural practices.

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Barriers to Diffusion

Obstacles that slow or prevent the spread of culture, ideas, or products.

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Physical Barriers (Diffusion)

Geographic barriers that make it difficult to spread culture (e.g., mountains, oceans).

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Age Barriers (Diffusion)

Resistance to new ideas based on the age of the receiver.

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Taboo

A social custom forbidding the consumption of certain plants or animals.

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Language (Communication)

A system of communication using sounds and words with specific meanings.

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Food Preferences & Environment

People adjust their food choices based on factors like climate, resources, and available foods.

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High & Low Germanic

Two subgroups within the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. English belongs to the Low Germanic group.

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Indo-Iranian Branch

Branch of the Indo-European language family spoken primarily in South Asia, divided into Eastern (Indic) and Western (Iranian) groups.

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Balto-Slavic Branch

Branch of the Indo-European language family primarily spoken in Eastern Europe, containing both East Slavic (Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian) and West & South Slavic languages.

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Romance Branch

Branch of the Indo-European language family primarily spoken in Southwestern Europe and Latin America, including major languages like Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.

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Angles, Jutes, Saxons

Three Germanic tribes that invaded the British Isles, forming the foundation of modern English. Angles from southern Denmark, Jutes from northern Denmark, and Saxons from northwestern Germany.

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Proto-Indo-European

Hypothetical ancestor language of the Indo-European language family, potentially originating in Turkey. Its spread is understood through two theories: nomadic warrior and sedentary farmer.

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Nomadic Warrior Theory vs. Sedentary Farmer Theory

Two hypotheses explaining the spread of Proto-Indo-European. Nomadic warriors spread through warfare and conquest, while sedentary farmers spread through peaceful sharing of food.

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US Dialects: New England vs. Southeastern vs. Midlands

Hans Kurath identified major dialect regions in the US: New England (from English settlers), Southeastern (mixed heritage, including English), and Midlands (diverse with various immigrant influences).

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Universalizing Religions

Religions that attempt to appeal to all people, have a known origin, and are typically founded by a single individual. They often have major holidays based on the life of the founder.

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Ethnic Religions

Religions that appeal primarily to a specific ethnic group living in a particular location. They have unknown origins and holidays often relate to natural events or physical geography. They are common in regions like India and Nepal.

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Agnosticism

The belief that it is impossible to know whether or not God exists.

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Sharia Law

Islamic law that varies based on interpretations of the Quran.

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Syncretism

The blending of multiple religions, often resulting in a unique combination of beliefs and practices.

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Pilgrimage

A journey undertaken for religious purposes, often to a sacred site.

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Utopian Settlement

An ideal community built around religious principles and values.

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Fundamentalism

A literal interpretation and strict adherence to the basic principles of a religion.

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Abrahamic Religions

Religions that trace their origins to Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

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Judaism's Holy City

Jerusalem is considered sacred in Judaism, particularly the Western Wall, the last remaining part of Solomon's Temple.

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Burial Practices in Judaism

In Judaism, the dead are buried in cemeteries, with the body touching the earth, symbolizing the return to nature.

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Chinese Religions

Confucianism and Taoism are major religions in China, emphasizing order, balance, and social roles.

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Religious Conflict in Israel

Different religions hold significant religious importance in Jerusalem, leading to conflicts. Jews consider it the promised land, Muslims believe Muhammad ascended there, and Christians believe Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection occurred there.

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Religious Segregation in Ireland

Ireland is divided between a Catholic majority in the south and a Protestant majority in the north, leading to historical and societal divisions.

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African American Migration in US

African Americans have historically migrated from the south to northern cities and later to suburbs, reflecting changing social and economic factors.

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Ethnic Clustering in US Cities

Major cities in the US exhibit ethnic clustering, such as African Americans in Chicago's West and South sides, and Hispanics in Los Angeles' East side.

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Study Notes

Folk Culture

  • Practiced by isolated groups sharing similar culture
  • Smaller scale and slower transmission of cultural traits from one location to another
  • Relocation diffusion (migration) is a key factor
  • Distinctive distribution influenced by local physical and cultural factors, such as long distances or mountain ranges
  • Examples include the Amish and the Kummi dance in India
  • Large groups of diverse people with similar behaviors
  • Usually transmitted through hierarchical diffusion
  • Rapid and widespread diffusion from hearths or nodes of innovation, with the help of modern communication
  • Widely distributed across many countries with little regard for physical factors
  • Examples include popular music, clothes, and fast-food restaurants

Other/Mixed

  • Sports, religious or other customary beliefs originated as isolated folk customs and diffused via relocation diffusion
  • Examples include football's origins in England and the spread of religious customs in different cultures.

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