6 th century CE to 1450 CE Began with rise of Islam First trans-regional civilization Spans Eurasia and Africa Era of two great powers: Islam,
Do you believe that immigrants must learn English in order to come to this country? Why or Why not? What benefits / costs are there to your point of view?
KEY ISSUES * WHERE ARE RELIGIONS DISTRIBUTED? *WHY DO RELIGIONS HAVE DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTIONS? *WHY DO RELIGIONS ORGANIZE SPACE IN DISTINCTIVE PATTERNS?
1 GEOG 240 - Unit I Asia Pacific Region: Cultural and Historical Patterns Francis Yee Camosun College.
© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Unit # 3: Religion The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography.
CULTURAL (SPATIAL) DIFFUSION (spread of ideas, innovations) – two models Expansion – ideas spread to new places as different cultures adopt idea Has “Contagious”
Cultural Diffusion Characteristics Types Methods.
Chapter 12. Interconnectivity of humans within the physical environment both in the long and short run Effects of the natural and built environments.
Diffusion of Religion11/26 O Use the map on 124 and 125. Write the following sentence stems: O I see _____________. I can infer this means ______. O I.
Reading: Marston Chapter 4 pages 154-187, 192-193 (Darfur and Western Sahara), and 198-199 (Petroleum) Goode’s World Atlas pages 188-200 (Middle East)
Essay Questions Compare the impact of Christianity and Islam on the landscape. In what ways is Judaism an ethnic religion? How do different religions incorporate.
RELIGION. A. What is the purpose of religion? Religions are value systems Religions teach followers proper ethical behavior.