Unit 4 Review Flashcards
What are some examples of Push Factors?
Country-wide famine, Increasing unemployment, Outbreak of civil war, Overpopulation
What are some examples of Pull Factors?
Low crime rates, Vast amounts of land available, Job opportunities, Religious freedom
Stage 1 of Demographic Transition Model
High birthrate, High deathrate, Very low growth, Lowest development level
Stage 2 of Demographic Transition Model
High birthrate, Declining deathrate, Very high growth,
Level of Development = Developing
Stage 3 of Demographic Transition Model
Declining birthrate, Continuously declining deathrate, Moderate growth
Level of Development = Developing
Stage 4 of Demographic Transition Model
Low birthrate, Low deathrate, Very little to no growth.
Level of Development = Developed
What is the purpose of cartograms?
To present statistical data in geographical distribution on a map.
How are cartograms read?
If looking at population of countries; the larger the size of the country on the cartogram = a larger population.
What are the 8 elements of culture?
Knowledge, Language, Religion, Technology, Government, Economic Systems, Traditions, National Beliefs
What is a culture trait?
Learned activities and behaviors that people often take part in. (Ex. Utensils, Alphabet, Religious Beliefs)
Where are culture traits learned?
Family, School, Friends, TV/Media, Experiences
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of culture.
Contagious Diffusion
Spreading through a group or area equally without regard to class or power.
Relocation Diffusion
People move and take their culture with them
Hierarchical Diffusion
Spread from places of greater importance and size to smaller and less important places.
Globalization
The process of increasing the concoctions and interdependence of the world’s markets and businesses.
What are some examples of globalization?
Spread of infectious disease, Fast food (McDonalds, KFC), Technology {main example]
Culture Trait
Learned activities and behaviors that people often take part in
Acculturation
When an individual or group adopts some of the traits of another culture.
Culture Region
An area in which people have many shared culture traits.
Assimilation
The adoption of cultural elements can be so complete that two cultures become indistinguishable
Ethnic Group
A portion of the population that shares a common culture or ancestry
What are 3 factors that affect population growth?
Migration, Birthrate, Deathrate
Universalizing Religion
Religions that appeal to a broad group of people regardless of ethnicity. They are seeking new followers.
Ethnic Religion
Religions that mainly appeal to certain ethnic groups. One must be born into these religions.
What are the 6 major world religions?
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism
Which major world religions began in Southwest Asia?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Which major world religions are examples of Universalizing religions?
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
Which major world religions are examples of Ethnic religions?
Hinduism and Judaism
