Anthropology and Culture Quiz

Which term refers to the ideas, skills, arts, tools, and general ways of life of a certain people at a certain time?

• Tradition

• Culture

• Religion

• Conflict

Which category would the study of social relations and culture fall under?

• Religion

• Conflict

• Culture

• Locations

What is the relationship between culture and how individuals make sense of their experiences?

• Culture has no influence

• Culture dictates experiences

• Culture influences perception and understanding

• Culture limits experiences

What is a reservation?

• A place for public gatherings

• A defined area of public land set aside for use by Native Americans

• A type of cultural festival

• A government building

What does the term "allot" mean in the context of Native American history?

• To take away land

• To divide or give out in shares

• To build new settlements

• To create new laws

What does the term "Algonquian" refer to?

• A type of government policy

• A language spoken by the Algonkian people

• A modern art movement

• A historical event

What does the process of assimilation often require individuals to do?

• Preserve their original culture

• Assume the language, dress, food, culture, or religion of another group

• Isolate themselves from other cultures

• Create new cultural practices

What is an example of a law that attempted to preserve?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Reorganization Act (1934)

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Patriot Act

What is necessary for an individual to achieve a decent standard of living?

• Excessive wealth

• Lack of resources

• Necessary resources

• Complete isolation

What does the term "cultivate" mean?

• To harvest crops

• To prepare the land for planting

• To water plants

• To sell produce