Cultural Geography

Fall 2004

Chapter 5 Language and Religion

Homework 5

Due October 26, 2004

 

1) At the Web Site for the course text (you will have to have a textbook password), complete the following exercises:

 

1.      Quiz

 

The web site:

 

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072826886/information_center_view0/

 

 

After you answer the questions you will be given the option to email me the results (bottom of page)

 

1)    Review the development of the English language in terms of evolution and diffusion.  Use the facts and concepts used in the chapter notes as the basis for you answer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) Describe the impact of universalizing religion upon traditional African, Latin American and Asian tribal/ethnic religions.  How is this related to cultural diffusion and acculturation?

 

 

Test 2 on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 after the seminar