Cultural Patterns and Processes · Cultural Geography

Religion and the Landscape

Examining how religious beliefs and practices are reflected in the architecture, burial customs, and land use of a region.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do sacred spaces influence the layout and function of urban environments?
  2. 2Why do some religions diffuse globally while others remain tied to specific places?
  3. 3How does religious identity impact political boundaries and regional stability?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.6.9-12
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: Cultural Patterns and Processes
Period: Cultural Geography

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