WG U5 L1 Defining Culture

What is a simple definition of culture?

• The political systems and laws governing a specific country

• A collection of music and art from various parts of the world

• The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group

• Languages spoken across different regions

Which of the following is NOT listed as a key point about culture in the video?

• Culture is shared

• Culture is adaptive

• Culture is static

• Culture builds on itself

What defines a culture according to the text?

• Economic systems, Political leaders, National anthems, Flags

• Values, Rituals, Heroes, Symbols

• Languages, Religions, Festivals, Cuisines

• Continents, Oceans, Mountains, Rivers

Which of the following is an example of a ritual in American culture?

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Eating sushi

• Speaking French

• Playing cricket

What does cultural diffusion refer to?

• Cultural characteristics of a place that have been spread to other places

• The geographical distribution of cultural traits

• The study of ancient cultures and their artifacts

• The process of rejecting one's own culture in favor of another

Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural infusion in the US?

• The popularity of soccer

• Ethnic foods

• Rock music

• St. Patrick’s Day or Oktoberfest celebrations

What is acculturation?

• The study of how cultures evolve over time

• The complete rejection of one's own culture in favor of another

• The isolation of a culture to preserve its purity

• Behaviors and attitudes of people are adjusted as a result of contact with a different culture

Which statement best reflects the concept of assimilation?

• The act of traveling to different countries to explore various cultural practices

• The process of learning multiple languages to better understand other cultures

• The celebration of one's own culture without influence from others

• The process minority groups go through to absorb and take on the culture of the majority

According to the text, which of the following is a symbol of American culture?

• U.S. flag

• The Eiffel Tower

• Sushi

• The Great Wall of China