ETHNOCENTRISM, CULTURAL RELATIVISM, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

The practice of evaluating and judging another culture based on how it compares to one’s own cultural norms.

• Cultural Relativism

• Ethnocentrism

• Xenocentrism

Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

• Viewing other cultures as primitive or inferior

• Judging another culture by its own standards rather than your own

• Imposing your cultural norms on others

A person who refuses to eat food from another culture because they think it's “strange” is exhibiting:

• Cultural relativism

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural heritage appreciation

Cultural heritage includes:

• Values, traditions, and tangible objects passed down through generations

• Only art and literature from ancient civilizations

• Only historical monuments and buildings

Why is cultural relativism important in studying other societies?

• It encourages the belief that all cultural practices are acceptable

• It promotes the idea that some cultures are naturally superior

• It allows researchers to objectively understand cultural practices without bias

An example of cultural heritage might include:

• Wearing modern, trendy clothing

• Celebrating a traditional festival that has been passed down for generations

• Learning a new language for business purposes

What is the terminology used for a state where society feels inferior about their culture and gives high regard to other cultures?

• Ehtnocentrism

• Relativism

• Xenocentrism

Which among the following choices is an example of Tangible Heritage?

• historical places

• superstitions

• myths

What is referred to as physical artifacts or objects significant to archaeology, architecture and science?

• Tangible

• Intangible

It is a representation of the ways of living established by society or groups and passed on from generation to generation.

• Ethnocentrism

• Cultural Heritage

• Cultural Relativism