Folk and Popular Culture Clicker Questions Chapter 4 Folk and Popular Culture Tim Scharks Green River College

Popular culture is more likely than folk culture to vary from place to place at any given time. more likely than folk culture to reflect concern for sustainability. practiced by small, homogenous groups in isolation. becoming less dominant than folk culture. more likely than folk culture to modify the environment to suit global values. Answer: E Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.1: Introduce concepts of folk and popular culture.

Popular culture is more likely than folk culture to vary from place to place at any given time. more likely than folk culture to reflect concern for sustainability. practiced by small, homogenous groups in isolation. becoming less dominant than folk culture. more likely than folk culture to modify the environment to suit global values. Answer: E Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.1: Introduce concepts of folk and popular culture.

Examining the variation in religious art from relatively close areas of the Himalayas reveals distinct folk cultures developed in isolation. remarkable similarities featuring mountain themes. different subjects but very similar styles and colors. only Buddhist art is common in the Himalayas. that the east–west difference is greater than the north– south difference. Answer: A Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.2: Compare processes of origin, diffusion, and distribution of folk and popular culture.

Examining the variation in religious art from relatively close areas of the Himalayas reveals distinct folk cultures developed in isolation. remarkable similarities featuring mountain themes. different subjects but very similar styles and colors. only Buddhist art is common in the Himalayas. that the east–west difference is greater than the north– south difference. Answer: A Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.2: Compare processes of origin, diffusion, and distribution of folk and popular culture.

This graphical “map” of popular music illustrates not all groups get a “station.” the relative location of each group. the British–American divide. connections to musicians of similar styles are more important than spatial proximity. no matter how widespread popular music becomes, folk music will always be the major influence on style. Answer: D Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.3: Compare patterns of regions and connections between folk and popular culture.

This graphical “map” of popular music illustrates not all groups get a “station.” the relative location of each group. the British–American divide. connections to musicians of similar styles are more important than spatial proximity. no matter how widespread popular music becomes, folk music will always be the major influence on style. Answer: D Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.3: Compare patterns of regions and connections between folk and popular culture.

Even though popular music is spatially widespread, it tends to be consistent from time to time. regional differences in preferences are still observed. its origins are unknown. it incorporates stories about elements of daily life. it is spread by relocation diffusion. Answer: B Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.4: Compare differences in geographic dimensions of folk and popular music.

Even though popular music is spatially widespread, it tends to be consistent from time to time. regional differences in preferences are still observed. its origins are unknown. it incorporates stories about elements of daily life. it is spread by relocation diffusion. Answer: B Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.4: Compare differences in geographic dimensions of folk and popular music.

Many sports limited in geographic extent may still be considered popular because they appeal mostly to one group of people in one place. they have folk culture origins. people will pay to watch professionals play them. all of them are played in the Olympics. none of the above; Soccer is the only good example of a popular sport. Answer: C Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.5: Describe the transformation of sports from folk to popular culture.

Many sports limited in geographic extent may still be considered popular because they appeal mostly to one group of people in one place. they have folk culture origins. people will pay to watch professionals play them. all of them are played in the Olympics. none of the above; Soccer is the only good example of a popular sport. Answer: C Key Issue 1. Where Are Folk and Popular Leisure Activities Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.1.5: Describe the transformation of sports from folk to popular culture.

Conflicting values between folk and popular clothing styles are entirely about more traditional groups resisting popular styles. include both popular resistance to folk styles and vice versa. reflect the unique environmental factors of each style. are mostly a thing of the past. exist because of the amount of money spent on popular clothing styles. Answer: B Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.1: Introduce environmental and cultural features of material culture.

Conflicting values between folk and popular clothing styles are entirely about more traditional groups resisting popular styles. include both popular resistance to folk styles and vice versa. reflect the unique environmental factors of each style. are mostly a thing of the past. exist because of the amount of money spent on popular clothing styles. Answer: B Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.1: Introduce environmental and cultural features of material culture.

Popular clothing styles reflect the occupation and economic class of the wearer. change relatively little over time. are heavily influenced by local environmental conditions. are more likely than folk clothing styles to change from place to place. diffuse slowly across space. Answer: A Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.2: Compare reasons for distribution of clothing styles in folk and popular culture.

Popular clothing styles reflect the occupation and economic class of the wearer. change relatively little over time. are heavily influenced by local environmental conditions. are more likely than folk clothing styles to change from place to place. diffuse slowly across space. Answer: A Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.2: Compare reasons for distribution of clothing styles in folk and popular culture.

Food taboos may be explained in part by the concept of terroir. belief that consuming strong animals will make the person strong. the availability of food products in a given area. how expensive it is to transport the food internationally. serving to protect scarce resources. Answer: E Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.3: Understand reasons for folk food preferences and taboos.

Food taboos may be explained in part by the concept of terroir. belief that consuming strong animals will make the person strong. the availability of food products in a given area. how expensive it is to transport the food internationally. serving to protect scarce resources. Answer: E Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.3: Understand reasons for folk food preferences and taboos.

Which of the following is not a reason for observed regional differences in popular food preferences? politics affecting brand preference connectivity with major airline hubs religious taboos against consumption of certain foods environmental factors determining what is locally available regional differences in ethnic composition Answer: B Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.4: Describe regional variations in popular food preferences.

Which of the following is not a reason for observed regional differences in popular food preferences? politics affecting brand preference connectivity with major airline hubs religious taboos against consumption of certain foods environmental factors determining what is locally available regional differences in ethnic composition Answer: B Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.4: Describe regional variations in popular food preferences.

The choice of building materials used in folk housing is most likely to be influenced by the belief that the head is high and noble. beliefs that one’s head should point east during sleep. the understanding that doors should be on the western side of the house. the availability of resources in the environment. religious beliefs that stairs cannot face to the west. Answer: D Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.5: Understand factors that influence patterns of folk housing.

The choice of building materials used in folk housing is most likely to be influenced by the belief that the head is high and noble. beliefs that one’s head should point east during sleep. the understanding that doors should be on the western side of the house. the availability of resources in the environment. religious beliefs that stairs cannot face to the west. Answer: D Key Issue 2. Where Are Folk and Popular Material Culture Distributed? Learning Outcome 4.2.5: Understand factors that influence patterns of folk housing.

If the top map is 1995 and the bottom is 2014, these maps show the diffusion of TV. Facebook. internet access. Twitter. Google. Answer: C Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.1: Compare the diffusion of TV and the Internet.

If the top map is 1995 and the bottom is 2014, these maps show the diffusion of TV. Facebook. internet access. Twitter. Google. Answer: C Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.1: Compare the diffusion of TV and the Internet.

Which country in the list has the greatest difference between its population and number of Facebook users? China India United States Canada Russia Answer: A Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.2: Compare the distribution of social media with that of TV and the Internet.

Which country in the list has the greatest difference between its population and number of Facebook users? China India United States Canada Russia Answer: A Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.2: Compare the distribution of social media with that of TV and the Internet.

As governments find it increasingly difficult to stop citizens from accessing the internet, they instead limit the use of communications like WhatsApp and SnapChat. redirect search results for controversial topics. shut the internet off completely. censor social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. find ways to harass and imprison people for their activity. Answer: E Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.3: Understand threats to freedom of use of electronic media.

As governments find it increasingly difficult to stop citizens from accessing the internet, they instead limit the use of communications like WhatsApp and SnapChat. redirect search results for controversial topics. shut the internet off completely. censor social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. find ways to harass and imprison people for their activity. Answer: E Key Issue 3. Why Is Access to Folk and Popular Culture Unequal? Learning Outcome 4.3.3: Understand threats to freedom of use of electronic media.

A principal challenge to the Amish maintaining their way of life is the ever-increasing social status of women. too many tourists bothering them. increasing land prices. the difficulty of traveling without cars. their way of life keeps changing. Answer: C Key Issue 4. Why Do Folk and Popular Culture Face Sustainability Challenges? Learning Outcome 4.4.1: Summarize challenges for folk culture from diffusion of popular culture.

A principal challenge to the Amish maintaining their way of life is the ever-increasing social status of women. too many tourists bothering them. increasing land prices. the difficulty of traveling without cars. their way of life keeps changing. Answer: C Key Issue 4. Why Do Folk and Popular Culture Face Sustainability Challenges? Learning Outcome 4.4.1: Summarize challenges for folk culture from diffusion of popular culture.

Golf courses present a natural resource sustainability challenge because they require grass and water features even in dry climates. greens fees are somewhat reasonable on a per-hole basis. it’s a difficult sport to learn and even harder to master. golf may no longer be popular in a few years. they result in uniform landscapes. Answer: A Key Issue 4. Why Do Folk and Popular Culture Face Sustainability Challenges? Learning Outcome 4.4.2: Summarize two principal ways that popular culture can adversely affect the environment.

Golf courses present a natural resource sustainability challenge because they require grass and water features even in dry climates. greens fees are somewhat reasonable on a per-hole basis. it’s a difficult sport to learn and even harder to master. golf may no longer be popular in a few years. they result in uniform landscapes. Answer: A Key Issue 4. Why Do Folk and Popular Culture Face Sustainability Challenges? Learning Outcome 4.4.2: Summarize two principal ways that popular culture can adversely affect the environment.