3.2 culture

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Culture is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). An ethnic group consists of all the people who live in a particular region or community.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Religion is one of the major influences on how people of a culture see the world.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Cultural regions can be large or relatively small.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Technology is rarely responsible for cultural change.

• True

• False

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. Which of the following are the two largest ethnic minority groups in the United States?

• Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans

• Hispanic Americans and African Americans

• African Americans and Asian Americans

• Asian Americans and Native Americans

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. In some areas of the United States, a carbonated drink is called soda; in other areas, it is called pop. What is this regional language difference an example of?

• urbanization

• ethnic group

• syntax

• dialect

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. Which of the following statements describes a custom?

• doing your homework

• not littering

• shaking hands when you greet someone

• studying geography

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. Which of the following describes a monarchy?

• The government is run by the people.

• A king or queen rules over the country.

• One person has absolute power to rule the government.

• The citizens elect the government officials.

Indicate the answer choice that best answers the question. Which statement about globalization is correct?

• Globalization is always a smooth and easy process.

• Because of globalization, only a few world cultures now exist.

• Globalization helps spread ideas and innovations.

• Virtually everyone around the world welcomes globalization.