Question

Cultural landscapes show the interaction between:



Which factor most strongly shapes cultural identity?



Which region is defined primarily by economic activity?
A. The Corn Belt
B. The Arctic
C. The Tropics
D. The Bible Belt


Which factor most often leads to the creation of cultural regions?
A. Similar landforms
B. Patterns of shared language, religion, or traditions
C. Differences in elevation
D. Global wind patterns


A country enforcing laws to protect its traditional clothing styles from foreign influence is an example of:

Answer 1

1) Cultural landscapes show the interaction between people (human culture/activities) and the natural environment.

2) The factor that most strongly shapes cultural identity: language (closely followed by religion and shared traditions) — language is the primary means of transmitting beliefs, values and practices.

3) Which region is defined primarily by economic activity? A. The Corn Belt

4) Which factor most often leads to the creation of cultural regions? B. Patterns of shared language, religion, or traditions

5) A country enforcing laws to protect its traditional clothing styles from foreign influence is an example of cultural nationalism (or cultural preservation/protectionism) — government action to preserve national cultural identity.