SocSci(3rd Quiz)

Which of the following is NOT a component of culture?

• Language

• Artifacts

• Population Size

• Traditions

What is the term for the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others?

• Cultural relativism

• Ethnocentrism

• Globalization

• Acculturation

Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?

• Judging other cultures based on one's own culture

• Rejecting all other cultures

• Promoting one’s own culture as superior

• Understanding other cultures from their own perspective

What is an example of a cultural universal?

• A type of cuisine specific to one country

• The existence of family units

• A specific language

• Traditional dances

Non-material culture includes which of the following?

• Technology

• Religious beliefs

• Clothing

• Tools

Which of the following is an example of material culture?

• Technology

• Religious beliefs

• Language

• Norms

What are norms?

• Formal rules imposed by law

• Informal guidelines that govern behavior in society

• Biological traits of humans

• Unchanging traditions

Which concept refers to the blending of two or more cultures to form a new cultural pattern?

• Acculturation

• Assimilation

• Cultural syncretism

• Ethnocentrism

How would you approach a situation where you are working with someone from a culture very different from your own?

• Ignore cultural differences and focus only on the task

• Make assumptions based on what you think their culture is like

• Ask questions and show a willingness to learn about their cultural practices

• Avoid interacting with them to prevent misunderstandings

You are invited to a traditional celebration in another country. How should you prepare?

• Research the customs and dress code of the event to show respect

• Wear whatever you like, since you are a guest

• Arrive late because time is seen differently in other cultures

• Bring a dish from your own culture without asking about the local cuisine