AP®︎ Human Geography Unit 3: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 3 of AP Human Geography – Cultural Patterns and Processes.
Unit 3: Cultural Patterns and Processes
This unit examines cultural practices, diffusion of ideas, language, religion, and how culture shapes landscapes and identities across space.
Begin with Topic 3.1: Introduction to CultureTo review Unit 3, go through each of the 8 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 3 test, pulled directly from the AP® Human Geography curriculum.
Introduction to Culture
Introduction to Culture
- What Culture Is
- Parts of Culture
- Cultural Traits You Need to Recognize
Cultural Landscapes
Cultural Landscapes
- What Cultural Landscapes Are
- Parts of a Cultural Landscape
- How Landscapes Reflect Identity and Beliefs
Cultural Patterns
Cultural Patterns
- What Cultural Patterns Are
- Common Cultural Patterns on the Landscape
- How Cultural Patterns Create Place
Types of Diffusion
Types of Diffusion
- What Cultural Diffusion Is
- The Four Diffusion Types
- How to Tell the Types Apart
Historical Causes of Diffusion
Historical Causes of Diffusion
- What Historical Causes of Diffusion Are
- The Three Historical Forces
- Imperialism
Contemporary Causes of Diffusion
Contemporary Causes of Diffusion
- What Contemporary Causes of Diffusion Are
- The Main Contemporary Causes
- Time-space Convergence and Networked Diffusion
Diffusion of Religion and Language
Diffusion of Religion and Language
- What Religious and Language Diffusion Is
- Universalizing and Ethnic Religions
- Standard Religious Examples You Need to Know
Effects of Diffusion
Effects of Diffusion
- What the Effects of Diffusion Are
- The Four Effects of Diffusion
- How to Tell Them Apart on the Exam
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