Effects of Culture

The Canadian government passed the Official Languages Act of 1969, making French and English the official languages. Which of the following choices would be a POSITIVE effect of the law?

• The law banned government institutions from using the French language.

• The law helped preserve the French culture and promoting language diversity.

Multiculturalism is a way for societies to celebrate the coexistence and diversity of cultures. Which statement is NOT an example of multiculturalism in a society?

• The establishment of international food truck parks.

• The National Football League hosting a variety of music artists during the Super Bowl.

• Major department stores closing on Christmas Day.

Which generalization is supported by the information in the list above?

• Religion is becoming more important to people.

• All religions believe in only one God.

• Religions tend to have multiple beliefs and traditions.

• All religions have the same leadership structure.

Fast food restaurants have popped up all over the world. Over the years and through cultural diffusion, KFC has become incredibly popular in China. Describe a negative effect this cultural diffusion could have on the Chinese culture.

• It could cause a loss of culture if traditional Chinese restaurants close down.

• It will make Chinese food more popular in the United States.

• The overall health of Chinese people will increase.

The picture reflects a house built by the Indonesian people using the environment to their advantage. How does this architecture style reflect how people meet their needs in different environments?

• It shows how people must adapt to the environments in which they live.

• It shows how people must modify the environments in which they live.

• It shows how people tend to destroy the environments in which they live.

The Map shows where soccer/futball is played around the world. Soccer being played around the world is an example of __________________________.

• cultural diffusion.

• religious influence.

Which statement BEST describes how increasing globalization has affected modern day pandemics?

• With traveling between countries becoming easier than ever, diseases spread faster.

• With people able to communicate across the world instantly, they can isolate and avoid getting sick.

Culture provides a framework that influences how people live their lives and interact with one another. Why is culture often described as a "plan for living life"?

• Because it provides the plans for exploring new places.

• Because it includes the shared values, norms, and behaviors that guide the actions of society.

• Because it restricts freedom of choice in people's life decisions.

The legislation passed in Iran and France regarding women and what they are expected to wear. Why would the governments of Iran and France pass such legislations?

• Because many societies do not understand or accept different cultures.

• Because the French and Muslim cultures are very similar.

• Because there is a global effort to have people dress in a similar way.

The two photographs are of the same man. The photograph on the left was taken in 1883 and the photo on the right was taken in 1887. As seen in these photographs, the spread of American culture reached the Native American population. What impact can be seen from this cultural diffusion?

• The enrichment of Native American languages and traditions.

• The preservation of traditional Native American customs and practices.

• The loss of traditional Native American customs and practices.