Aspects of Culture Test Review

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Cultures are characterized by human institutions. Which of the following best describes cultural institutions? Traditions which are celebrated by indigenous groups in a culture. A behavior that only a few within a culture exhibit on a regular basis. Customs that are adopted by groups of immigrants new to a region. Practices which are passed from one generation to another generation.

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Practices which are passed from one generation to another generation.

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Research about the cultures of Southeast Asia would most likely include an examination of — water resources, language patterns, climate conditions, modern civil wars

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language patterns

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Which cultural pattern is illustrated by the information on the map?

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Roman Catholicism has remained influential in much of Europe.

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Which cultural pattern is distinctive to the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

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The region is home to a variety of languages including Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew.

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How is Sub-Saharan Africa culturally distinct from North Africa?

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Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by more linguistic diversity.

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Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite being outlawed in 1947? Options: Reincarnation, Caste distinctions, Arranged marriages, Praying five times a day

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Caste distinctions

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While both North America and South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were more strongly influenced by —

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ancient religious traditions

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The religious affiliations of many of the people living in Southeast Asia include —

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Buddhism and Islam

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Which conclusion about Oceanic languages is best supported by the data in the table? Options: Most languages of Oceania originated from Hawaiian., Eastern Oceanic languages differ from Western Oceanic languages., Most of the indigenous languages spoken across Oceania are highly related., Many indigenous languages spoken across Oceania are related to English.

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Most of the indigenous languages spoken across Oceania are highly related.

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One of the most distinctive cultural features of culture in Central Asia includes — hunting rituals, gender equality, Islamic traditions, speaking Russian

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Islamic traditions