Unit 2 Review

What is culture?

• The collective mental and moral capabilities of a society

• A type of music

• A specific religious practice

• A traditional dance form

Which of the following is NOT an example of culture?

• Language

• Religion

• Economic status

• Art

How can cultures change?

• Through interaction with other cultures

• By changing the national anthem

• By relocating the capital city

• By altering the climate

What is the main difference between an ethnic religion and a universalizing religion?

• Ethnic religions seek to convert others

• Universalizing religions are based on culture

• Ethnic religions are generally confined to one ethnicity or group

• Universalizing religions have no specific founder

What is the role of language in cultural unification?

• It creates barriers

• It has no significant role

• It helps unify people by providing a common means of communication

• It only affects political aspects

Define "cultural diffusion."

How has the internet impacted cultural diffusion?

• It has slowed down the process

• It has had no impact

• It has increased the rate and reach of cultural diffusion

• It has made cultures more isolated