AP Human Geo Vocab Unit 3.6.2

cultural landscape

a natural landscape that has been modified by humans, reflecting their cultural beliefs and values

identity

the ways in which humans make sense of themselves and how they wish to be viewed by others

sequent occupance

the notion that successive societies leave behind their cultural imprint, a collection of evidence about human character and experiences within a geographic region, which shapes cultural landscape

ethnicity 

the state of belonging to a group of people who share common cultural characteristics

ethnic neighborhoods

a cultural landscape within a community of people outside of their country of origin

tradition architecture

an established building style of different cultures, religions, and places

postmodern architecture 

a building style that emerged as a reaction to “modern” designs, and values diversity in design

religion

a system of spiritual beliefs that helps from cultural perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, an values

pilgrimage

a journey to a holy place for spiritual reasons

language

a distinct system of communication that is the carrier of human thoughts and cultural identities

toponym

a place name