AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER 7 EXAM
How did the USSR influence religion in their country?
They campaigned for Russification, which meant everyone needed to become
"Russian and atheist," therefore they compelled many Eastern Orthodox Christians
to give up their church and beliefs.
Why are we studying religion?
1. Discover the origins, dissemination, and transformation of the major world
languages.
2. Regional Patterns of Major World Religions
3. Cultural Landscapes of the Major World Religions.
What prior chapters fit under the "religion umbrella"?
1. Identity
2. Culture
3. Langauge
4. Migration
In what ways may diverse religions be reflected?
1. Cultural Landscapes
2. Rituals/Customs
3. Architecture
4. Outward appearance (physical characteristics such as beards)
,5. Inwards display (nonmaterial things such as gender inequity).
How do Robert Stoddard and Carolyn Prorak define religion?
a belief system used to order life based on culturally recognized ultimate priorities
What do monotheistic and polytheistic religions worship?
They worship any of:
1. Souls of ancestors
2. People with extraordinary spirits.
3. Gods/Goddesses
What are rituals?
Prayers that are consistently followed and are unique to a day of importance
What is secularism?
A lack of concern or rejection for a specific faith
Which state's populace places the greatest priority on religion?
North America (59 per cent of the population)
Which region's populace places the least weight on religion?
Europe
,What are the benefits of having a religion?
1. Help alleviate social evils.
2. Help the poor (education)
3. Promote the arts.
4. Advance medical technology.
What are the negative consequences of following a religion?
1. Block the scientific study.
2. Increased oppression of dissidents.
3. Support colonialism/exploration.
4. Hurt women with superior positions.
What are the three types of religions?
1. Monotheistic (one god)
2. Polytheistic (many gods)
3. Animistic (nonhuman things are worshipped)
What is believed to be the first monotheistic religion?
Most think it was Zoroastrianism, which began 3500 years ago in Southwest Asia;
however, some say it was Hinduism
How has religion evolved in sub-Saharan Africa?
1900- A very tiny number of religious persons
, Today, there are many Muslims in the north and Christians in the south.
What are the important cultural hubs?
1. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Eastern Mediterranean.
2. Hinduism and Buddhism in the Indus River Valley
3. Confucianism and Taoism in the Huang He River Valley.
4. Shintoism in Japan.
5. Shamanism in Africa.
Why are maps that depict religion skewed?
They do not take into account present secularism and traditional beliefs (for
example, India is "only" Hinduism while Cameroon has Bamileke).
Why are maps depicting religion still useful, though?
Show:
1. The spread of Christianity
2. Spread of Islam
3. Population of Hinduism
4. Importance of Buddhism
What are the universalizing religions?
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are examples of new faiths that seek converts
because they believe they offer an appealing and appropriate doctrinal system.
How did the USSR influence religion in their country?
They campaigned for Russification, which meant everyone needed to become
"Russian and atheist," therefore they compelled many Eastern Orthodox Christians
to give up their church and beliefs.
Why are we studying religion?
1. Discover the origins, dissemination, and transformation of the major world
languages.
2. Regional Patterns of Major World Religions
3. Cultural Landscapes of the Major World Religions.
What prior chapters fit under the "religion umbrella"?
1. Identity
2. Culture
3. Langauge
4. Migration
In what ways may diverse religions be reflected?
1. Cultural Landscapes
2. Rituals/Customs
3. Architecture
4. Outward appearance (physical characteristics such as beards)
,5. Inwards display (nonmaterial things such as gender inequity).
How do Robert Stoddard and Carolyn Prorak define religion?
a belief system used to order life based on culturally recognized ultimate priorities
What do monotheistic and polytheistic religions worship?
They worship any of:
1. Souls of ancestors
2. People with extraordinary spirits.
3. Gods/Goddesses
What are rituals?
Prayers that are consistently followed and are unique to a day of importance
What is secularism?
A lack of concern or rejection for a specific faith
Which state's populace places the greatest priority on religion?
North America (59 per cent of the population)
Which region's populace places the least weight on religion?
Europe
,What are the benefits of having a religion?
1. Help alleviate social evils.
2. Help the poor (education)
3. Promote the arts.
4. Advance medical technology.
What are the negative consequences of following a religion?
1. Block the scientific study.
2. Increased oppression of dissidents.
3. Support colonialism/exploration.
4. Hurt women with superior positions.
What are the three types of religions?
1. Monotheistic (one god)
2. Polytheistic (many gods)
3. Animistic (nonhuman things are worshipped)
What is believed to be the first monotheistic religion?
Most think it was Zoroastrianism, which began 3500 years ago in Southwest Asia;
however, some say it was Hinduism
How has religion evolved in sub-Saharan Africa?
1900- A very tiny number of religious persons
, Today, there are many Muslims in the north and Christians in the south.
What are the important cultural hubs?
1. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Eastern Mediterranean.
2. Hinduism and Buddhism in the Indus River Valley
3. Confucianism and Taoism in the Huang He River Valley.
4. Shintoism in Japan.
5. Shamanism in Africa.
Why are maps that depict religion skewed?
They do not take into account present secularism and traditional beliefs (for
example, India is "only" Hinduism while Cameroon has Bamileke).
Why are maps depicting religion still useful, though?
Show:
1. The spread of Christianity
2. Spread of Islam
3. Population of Hinduism
4. Importance of Buddhism
What are the universalizing religions?
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are examples of new faiths that seek converts
because they believe they offer an appealing and appropriate doctrinal system.
