Chapter 1 (Section 3 and 4)

What does the Book of Genesis record regarding languages?

• The creation of languages

• The division of languages and dispersion of mankind

• The unification of languages

• The extinction of languages

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of culture as a way of life?

• Religion

• Language

• Forms of government

• Climate

What is considered the most distinctive characteristic of any people according to the text?

• Economic systems

• Culture

• Technology

• Geography

What is considered the single most important factor in any culture?

• Language

• Religion

• Economy

• Geography

From which Latin word is "culture" derived?

• Cultus

• Cultura

• Worship

• Cultivar

What does religion determine according to the text?

• Economic growth

• Political systems

• How people live and their views on morality, truth, and justice

• Technological advancements

Which two countries are mentioned as former colonies of Great Britain?

• Canada and Australia

• United States and India

• South Africa and New Zealand

• Ireland and Jamaica

What aspect is said to give people a strong desire to preserve life and human freedom?

• Economy

• Religion

• Education

• Technology

What role does language play in a society?

• It helps foster unity and identity.

• It determines the laws people must obey.

• It imposes a state religion.

• It sets the taxes people must pay.

What does the form of government determine?

• The language people speak

• The laws people must obey

• The climate of a region

• The natural resources available