Ch. 4 Culture Quiz Review

The elements of culture include all of the following:

• Material Traits

• Customary Beliefs

• Social Forms

• Business and Industry

What is the difference between a habit and a custom?

• A custom is a repetitive act by an individual/ A habit is a repetitive act by a group.

• A custom is a part of culture, while a habit is not

• A custom deals with social forms, while a habit is more about beliefs and values.

• A custom is a repetitive act by a group/ A habit is a repetitive act by an individual.

Which of the following correctly describes how folk culture originates?

• Folk culture originates anonymously, at unknown dates with unknown originators.

• The origin of folk culture is usually traceable and in developed countries such as the United States or European countries.

• Folk culture usually originates in less developed places of the world, and spreads rapidly over time.

• Folk culture originates through corporations to make profit.

Which of the following correctly describes how popular culture is transmitted?

• Popular culture is transmitted slowly on a large scale because of the lack of communication.

• Popular culture is transmitted rapidly on a large scale due to modern communications.

• Popular culture is transmitted slowly on a small scale because of the lack of communication.

• Popular culture is transmitted rapidly on a small scale despite communication trouble.

What type of culture can typically be traced back to a corporation/business?

• Popular Culture

• Folk Culture

• All culture can be traced back to a corporation.

The purpose of folk music is to ______________

• sell records

• perform on tour

• spread culture

• tell a story

Ice hockey is a surviving folk sport in which country?

• Brazil

• England

• Canada

• United States

What do you need in order to access the material possessions of popular culture, such as clothing?

• A high income

• A good sense of style

• Strong religious beliefs

• A dislike for trendy items.

What is the reason behind the Russians switching their soda preference from Pepsi to Coke?

• Coke was the only soda that Russia sold at the time.

• Russians were tired of drinking Pepsi and switched to Coke

• Pepsi reminded Russians of the old communist government, so when the Cold War ended, they switched to Coke.

• Russians voted to no longer support Pepsi

Folk housing is influenced by all of the following except _______

• Available building materials

• Attractive styles

• Religious customs

• Climate