Sociology of Culture Quiz

What is the primary difference between culture and society?

• Culture refers to shared beliefs and practices, while society refers to a group of individuals.
• Culture is a physical entity, while society is abstract.
• Culture is only about traditions, while society is about laws.
• Culture is a subset of society.

Which of the following best describes material culture?

• Ideas and beliefs of a society
• Physical objects and artifacts
• Social norms and values
• Language and symbols

Cultural universals are best defined as:

• Unique practices found in specific cultures
• Patterns or traits common to all societies
• Elements that only exist in developed nations
• Cultural practices that are outdated

Ethnocentrism can lead to which of the following outcomes?

• Increased understanding of other cultures
• Cultural relativism
• Stereotyping and conflict
• Cultural appreciation

What is cultural relativism?

• The belief that one's own culture is superior
• Assessing a culture by its own standards
• The rejection of all cultural practices
• The imposition of one culture's values on another

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?

• The practice of arranged marriages
• The concept of family
• Specific religious beliefs
• Regional dialects

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that:

• Language has no impact on thought
• Language shapes thought and behavior
• All languages are fundamentally the same
• Language is only a means of communication

Which of the following is a characteristic of norms?

• They are always written down
• They dictate how people should behave
• They are the same across all cultures
• They are unchanging over time

What are mores?

• Casual behaviors that are widely accepted
• Norms that embody moral views
• Written laws of a society
• Cultural practices that are outdated

Which of the following best describes folkways?

• Strictly enforced laws
• Norms without moral significance
• Cultural practices that are universal
• Beliefs that are shared by all members of society