Ch. 4 Cultural Review

Which of the following is NOT true regarding culture?

• It changes over time.

• It is part of our DNA.

• Culture is learned.

• Culture is shared within a society.

A group that has a specific geographic location, shared culture and identity such as "American."

• Ethnic group.

• Majority.

• Society.

• Nation.

A subgroup within society that has a shared heritage, language and customs such as Italians or Germans in the U.S.

• Society.

• Nation.

• Ethnic group.

• Immigrant.

When a group accepts an innovation or invention and changes because of it such as the Amish using scooters.

• Modernization.

• Popular Culture.

• Acculturation.

• Diffusion.

Small scale culture that typically is practiced by homogenous people in a small geographical area and diffused through relocation. An Native American Powwow is an example.

• Popular Culture.

• Micro Culture.

• Traditional Culture.

• Folk Culture.

Culture that is widespread or global and practiced by a diverse group of people and is frequently spread through the use of technology such as Facebook.

• Modern Culture.

• Folk Culture.

• Popular Culture.

• Hip Culture.

Which of the following has NOT been a traditional barrier to diffusion?

• Mountains, deserts and oceans.

• Distance.

• Language.

• War.

Elements in the landscape created by humans that often make it distinctive from other places such as a cathedral or water tower.

• Ethnic environment.

• Cultural Landscape.

• Popular Culture.

• Acculturation.

The frequent repetition an act t the extent that it becomes characteristic of the group of people such as shaking hands when greeting someone.

• habit

• custom

• acculturation

• norms