World Culture Quiz

What does the term "Famine" refer to?

• A celebration of food and abundance

• A time when many people do not have enough food to survive

• A festival where food is shared among many

• A period of excessive rainfall and crop growth

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Who are considered "Immigrants"?

• People who travel for vacation

• People who export goods to other countries

• People who came from other places to live in a country

• People who study different cultures

What is the meaning of "Culture"?

• The landscape and geography of a place

• A group's way of life

• The currency used by a group

• The historical monuments of a society

What are "Customs"?

• Laws that regulate international trade

• A group's usual way of doing things

• The costumes worn during traditional festivals

• The taxes paid on imported goods

What does "Diversity" mean in the context of a society?

• Uniformity in ideas and ways of living

• Many different ideas and ways of living

• The dominance of one culture over others

• The lack of variety in a biological ecosystem

What does it mean to "Preserve" something?

• To discard or throw away

• To maintain or keep alive/safe

• To forget or ignore

• To create something new

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What are "Traditions"?

• New trends that are quickly changing

• Beliefs that have been passed down through the years

• Scientific theories that have been proven

• Rules and regulations of a country

What are "Values"?

• The financial worth of an object

• The duration of a historical period

• The ideas and beliefs that are important to a person or group

• The statistical data about a population

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