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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by Usergreatpower According to the map above, which shows religious cultural regions, what two religions are most commonly practiced in Africa?

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Christianity and Buddhism
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Buddhism and Hinduism
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Islam and Christianity
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Hinduism and Islam
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Using four or more complete sentences, identify three types of cultures found in the world and describe one characteristic of each. Make sure to provide one example of each.

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Which of the following is the best example of a cultural region?

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a territory known for its hot springs
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a region of land where all the mountains are capped in snow
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an area defined by the language spoken by the majority of the people
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a state in which half the people practice Judaism and the other half practice Christianity
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The example of a puzzle composed of separate pieces can help explain how __________.

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people can learn directly or indirectly from others
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cultures can develop within other cultures
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religions can be found throughout the world
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popular culture can spread quickly within a community
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Explain why geographers often break the world into cultural regions. What can they learn by doing this, and how can they use the information? Your answer should include no less than four complete sentences.

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Using four or more complete sentences, describe culture and discuss why it is often referred to as a way of life.

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Culture has the ability to shape three types of interactions for members of the group. Using four or more complete sentences, explain these three types of interactions and include examples of each.

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Bridget has been living in the in the southern portion of France for her entire life. Bridget is determined to make sure her children know everything about the community where they live. She tells them stories about the important people who founded the town, and she sings them traditional songs before bed. She also explains the importance of the festivals celebrated in the region. What type of culture is Bridget passing on to her children?

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subculture
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local culture
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popular culture
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universal culture
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What is the difference between direct learning and indirect learning?

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Direct learning is independent learning that people pursue on their own. Indirect learning is forced on the learner by others, such as parents or teachers.
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Direct learning is forced on learners so that they’ll become productive members of society. Indirect learning is a voluntary action taken by the learner with the intention of becoming a productive member of society.
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When people learn culture directly, they are imitating and observing others. When people learn culture indirectly, they are being taught by someone else.
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When people learn culture directly, they are being taught by someone else. When people learn culture indirectly, they are learning through observation and imitation.
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Describe what defines a cultural region. Explain three reasons why cultural regions are diverse and provide examples to explain your answer. Your answer should include no less than four complete sentences.

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