AP®︎ Human Geography: Topic 3.3 Flashcards

The spatial arrangement of cultural traits and identities, especially language, religion, ethnicity, and gender

An area associated with one or more shared cultural characteristics, whose strength may vary within the region

A system of communication and a major carrier of culture and identity

A place name that can preserve evidence of a place’s settlement, governance, cultural influence, or identity

Organized beliefs and practices concerning sacred or spiritual matters

Identity based on a perceived shared cultural heritage, such as ancestry, language, religion, traditions, homeland, or collective memory

An area where an ethnic group is spatially concentrated and maintains associated institutions, businesses, and cultural practices

Socially constructed identities, roles, expectations, and relationships associated with masculinity, femininity, and other gender identities

The meaning, identity, and emotional attachment associated with a location

The process through which people create, reinforce, or reshape the identity and meaning of a space

The worldwide mosaic of cultural forms and practices visible across places

A force that promotes unity, solidarity, or cohesion within a group, region, or state

A force that promotes division, fragmentation, or separation within a group, region, or state