AP Human Geo 3.5

Which of the following best explains how Christianity became the dominant religion in the Philippines?

Christianity was brought to the Philippines through relocation diffusion when the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the sixteenth century.

Which of the following describes the process of creolization?

The mix of Native American, African, and European influences to create new cultural forms

Which of the following statements best explains why English is the most widely spoken language in North America?

The English language initially diffused to North America through the process of relocation diffusion. A number of colonies were established and settled by people from Great Britain.

Which of the following best explains how the English language diffused to the location shown in the image?

The English language was imposed on this location through a process of economic and political domination.

Cities in India have a competitive advantage over cities in China as locations for international consumer services, such as call centers and bill processing. This advantage has its origins in which of the following?

The English language legacy of British colonialism in India

Swahili in East Africa and English in global commerce are examples of

lingua franca

The Gullah language is spoken in African-American communities of the coastal southeastern United States, particularly in South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida. It is a combination of Elizabethan English and African dialects. One can describe Gullah as

creolized language

All of the following were colonized by France EXCEPT

Cuba

Which of the following best accounts for the universal appeal of blue jeans?

Diffusion of popular culture 

Many people living in west and central African countries such as Niger, Chad, and the Central African Republic speak French. Which of the following best explains this pattern?

France acquired several countries in Africa as a result of decisions made during the Berlin Conference of 1884.

Orthodox Christianity was established in Ethiopia during the fourth century after diffusing up the Nile River valley from the Mediterranean Coast of Egypt. Islam expanded into North Africa and East Africa during the seventh century. Today Ethiopia’s population is 43% Orthodox Christian and 33% Muslim. Which statement best explains the composition of religious groups of Ethiopia?

Ethiopia resisted the Islamic expansion in northern Africa.

The Arabic word sawahili means “a language of the coast.” Which of the following explains how this would relate to the Swahili language spoken today in Kenya, Tanzania, and northern Mozambique in eastern Africa?

As Muslim merchants traveled to Africa, they needed to communicate with people living along the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean in order to trade, and a lingua franca developed.