Describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion.
Describe and compare patterns of culture such as language, religion, land use, education, and customs that make specific regions of the world distinctive.
Compare economic, political, or social opportunities in different cultures for women, ethnic and religious minorities, and other underrepresented populations.
Evaluate the spread of cultural traits to find examples of cultural convergence and divergence such as the spread of democratic ideas, U.S.-based fast-food franchises, the English language, technology, or global sports.