AP Human Geography — Cultural Geography Project
A. Introduction
You and your group members will become cultural geographers and study the history and culture of a
particular region or country. Once you have sufficiently researched your topic, your group will present the
information to the class as a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation. The information below provides you with the
requirements for your presentation.
B. Information to include in your Presentation
1. Brief history of the country or region. Also, include the HDI, GDP total, NIR, total population, and
literacy rate
2. Music: genres, artists, importance in celebration and instruments unique to the region
3. Food: discuss the influence of cultural diffusion on the food (Bring a dish for extra credit)
4. Language: what is the official language, how many people speak it, teach use some words, where
did it originate (include the language branch, family, and group)
5. Ethnicity: Explain the different ethnicities, nationalities, centripetal forces and centrifugal forces
6. Government Style
7. Religion: Are the religious universalizing or ethnic, what are the basic beliefs, what is the
dominant religion
8. Environment: How has the environment influenced the culture
9. Popular vs. Folk Culture: What aspects of popular and folk culture exist (include habits and
customs)
10. Popular tourist destinations (Include 3-5 with descriptions)
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Requirements
1. PowerPoint/Prezi Presentation
Must include a minimum of 10 slides (Each slide must include a picture)
2. Resources in APA format at the end of your presentation (NO WIKIPEDIA)
3. Music/Movie clips relevant to your presentation (OPTIONAL) I will make Youtube available, I
must preview the clip before it is played
No more than 5-10 minutes
4. Must submit a paper copy of your PowerPoint (6 slides per page) on day before you present
D. Topics
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India
Brazil
China
Cuba
Ireland
Pakistan
Mexico
Australia
9. Tibet
10. South Africa
11. UAE
12. Philippines
13. Saudi Arabia
14. Russia
15. Costa Rica
16. Japan