L2 Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, and Universalism

L2 Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, and Universalism

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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Matthew Fisher

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is cultural relativism?

The belief that one's own culture is superior to others

The idea that a person's beliefs and activities should be understood based on that person's own culture

The belief in universal principles that apply to all human beings

The practice of judging other cultures using one's own cultural norms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which perspective suggests that no culture is superior to another?

Ethnocentrism

Cultural relativism

Universalism

Cultural superiority

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential negative outcome of ethnocentrism?

Promotes cultural diversity

Encourages open-mindedness

Leads to misunderstanding and conflict

Fosters mutual respect

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does universalism emphasize?

Cultural superiority

Universal principles applicable to all humans

Judging cultures by one's own standards

Cultural diversity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can universalism clash with cultural relativism?

By promoting cultural superiority

By enforcing universal standards that conflict with cultural practices

By encouraging ethnocentrism

By ignoring cultural differences