Cultural Concepts Quiz

What is the definition of "culture"?

• A group of people who share a common language

• Set of beliefs, values, and practices a group of people have in common

• The total number of people in a given area

• Use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems

What does "cultural diffusion" refer to?

• Spread of culture traits from one region to another

• A society that includes a variety of cultures

• Group of people who share a common culture and ancestry

• Organized patterns of belief and behavior

Which term describes a society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area?

• Ethnic group

• Cultural region

• Multicultural society

• Social institutions

What is meant by "heritage"?

• Total number of people in a given area

• Wealth of cultural elements that has been passed down over generations

• Use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems

• Message about life or human nature

What is a "universal theme"?

• Features societies have developed that are common to all cultures

• Message about life or human nature that is meaningful across time and in all places

• Activity or behavior in which people often take part

• Area in which people have many shared culture traits

What is the measure of the number of people living in an area, usually expressed as persons per square mile or square kilometer?

• Birthrate

• Migration

• Population density

• Settlement

What term describes the annual number of births per 1,000 people?

• Migration

• Birthrate

• Settlement

• Trade route

What is the process of moving from one place to live in another called?

• Settlement

• Migration

• Urbanization

• Commerce

What is a residential community immediately outside of a city called?

• Suburb

• Rural

• Metropolitan area

• Megalopolis

What is the term for a large urban area?

• Suburb

• Rural

• Metropolitan area

• Linear settlement