PRL1532 Quiz #1

Which of the following statements does NOT describe "culture"?

• it includes the collective ideas, customs and social behaviours of a particular group of people

• it socializes us to live and communicate with others effectively

• it is created by powerful groups

• it includes innovation in literature, sciences and arts

Humans first used media to send messages and influence others

• Twenty-three thousand years ago, through art e.g. cave paintings

• When they developed writing, over 4000 years ago

• With the invention of the printing press

• When they invented broadcast technologies like radio and television

Canada's dominant ideology is represented in our national motto which is ____.

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality, Liberty and Fraternity

• God Save the Queen

• Peace, Order and Good Government

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-context culture?

• Social status is widely understood, e.g. based on age

• Communication is through clear verbal (written or spoken) messages

• Gestures such as greetings communicate strong cultural messages

• Space is communal, shared by everyone

The culture we practice in our day-to-day lives is called __.

• ideal culture

• popular culture

• real culture

• high culture

The dominant ideology of a society is BEST described as the ideas, rules and norms held by its:

• Ruling class that dominates society

• Most popular members

• Media outlets

• Citizens, i.e. the majority

A __ is a group that has its own distinctive values, beliefs, and norms that differ from or even conflict with the culture of the larger society.

• subculture

• material culture

• counterculture

• non-material culture

A counterculture

• has no distinctive values or beliefs.

• is fundamentally at odds with the norms of the larger society.

• does not go against status quo.

• is a culture that likes counters.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the sort of knowledge or skill set that moves you up in society?

• general knowledge of world history

• posting to a fanpage for one of your favourite video games

• ability to speak two or more languages

• familiarity with the manners and customs of a wide range of cultures

Which of the following is NOT part of popular culture?

• mass culture

• consumer culture

• mainstream culture

• high culture