Unit 3: 6.2 Flashcards
Cultural landscape
natural landscapes that have been altered in order to fit a cultural standard
Examples: Bowling alleys turning into churches because of high demand in christians
Identity
The way in which one describes themselves and wants others to view them as
Sequent Occupance
The idea that a cultural imprint is left behind (evidence about human character)
Examples: (Layers of different people that were there) The walls of my room are blue and green showing the footprint of the previous home owners
Ethnicity
The state of belonging to a group of people who share cultural characteristics
Ethnic Neighborhood
Cultural places that are not located in the country of origin (typically due to an influx of relocation diffusion to one area)
Examples: Chinatown
Traditional architecture
A certain building style of different cultures is initially influenced by the environment
Postmodern Architecture
Building styles based on modern designs
Religion
A system of spiritual beliefs that make up a culture
Pilgrimage
A journey to a holy place because of spiritual reasons
Language
A distinct system of communication
Toponyms
The name of a place with a specific reason behind it
Examples: A place being named after a person (Martin Luther King Street)
