"Encountering the Other" by Ryszard Kapuscinski

Which point does the author of “Encountering the Other: The Challenge for the 21st Century” use as the basis for the conclusion of his article?

• When encountering the new Other, we must try to recognize the bonds that exist among all people.

• As people freed themselves from colonization, they began to discover self-identity and pride.

• The borders that define nations often also serve as the boundaries of varying cultures.

• It is difficult for the members of any culture to understand a different culture.

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Which of the following is the best definition of “the Other,” as presented in “Encountering the Other: The Challenge for the 21st Century”?

• people who are unfamiliar to a person or group
• people who are outside a family group
• people who are viewed as being subhuman
• people who endanger another group

According to the lecture, what is the main question that people face when they encounter unfamiliar people?

• What are the possible benefits of interacting with people who are unknown to us?
• Should we blend our culture with others or remain uniquely what we are?
• How should we react when we meet people who are different from us?
• Do we have any responsibilities toward people we don’t know?

Kapuscinski explains that ports, marketplaces, and trade routes represent what?

• an awareness of the similarities among diverse people
• proof of the choice to cooperate with other people
• the triumph of hospitality over aggression
• an effort to obtain material superiority

What does Kapuściński suggest about the dangers of *totalitarian* governments in relation to encountering the Other?

• Totalitarian governments promote freedom of speech and open discourse about the Other.

• Totalitarian regimes often suppress the voices of the Other, limiting cultural understanding.

• Totalitarianism encourages dialogue between different cultures.

• Totalitarian systems embrace the diversity of cultures through public forums.

According to Kapuscinski, what did the “philosophers of dialogue” hope would result from the “dialogue” they promoted?

• an end to multiculturalism
• greater pride in our individuality
• more compassionate human relationships
• new forms of interpersonal communication

Analyze how Kapuściński structures his argument throughout the text. How does the organization of his ideas help to enhance the reader’s understanding of the issue?

• He starts with personal anecdotes and gradually moves to global issues, showing how individual encounters reflect broader trends.

• He begins with a strong critique of globalization and ends with a rejection of cultural interaction.

• He presents a series of disconnected examples, leaving it up to the reader to draw conclusions.

• He focuses entirely on ancient history without connecting it to the present.

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What view of warfare does the author express in “Encountering the Other"?

• Warfare is unfortunate for everyone involved but sometimes necessary.
• Warfare is the inevitable result of people’s lack of control over their greed.
• Warfare comes about any time people view the Other as subhuman or not human at all.
• Warfare is a disaster that is caused by people’s refusal to understand and identify with the Other.

What is the main way that the world of the future will differ from the world of the past and present?

• People will encounter a new type of Other.
• Differences between people will disappear.
• People will demand more freedom.
• There will be more chaos.

Which of the following is a familiar American doctrine?

• Medical care is increasingly expensive.
• Democracy is the best form of government.
• A good friend is the most valuable possession you can have.
• George Washington admitted to chopping down a cherry tree.