How do the mountains (Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram Range) ...

[iveyjurea]

How do the mountains (Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram Range) of East and South Asia account for the diversity of cultures in these regions?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is one of the major differences in the origin of a popular culture compared to a folk culture?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Distinctive distributions of folk culture are evident across this mountain region, owing to topographic isolation and intervening obstacles of those trying to gain entry to the mountain range interior. Communities remained in relative isolation and thus cultures emerged that were distinctive from proximate areas. Further this area represents an intersection of 3 key religions, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism which adds to the diversity of cultures in the region.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Popular customs are invented; folk customs have anonymous source, unknown date, and unknown originator.