Week 2 Understanding Culture Quiz

What is the most basic element of culture according to the text?

• Language

• Art

• Music

• Human action

According to the text, what does culture give to our lives?

• Beauty and order

• Chaos and disorder

• Simplicity and ease

• Confusion and complexity

What is the primary symbol on the flag of the Oglala Sioux?

• A square

• A circle

• A triangle

• A star

What does the Oglala circle symbolize?

• The seasons

• All things in nature except stone

• The sun and moon

• The earth and sky

What is a cultural symbol?

• A symbol that is universally understood

• A symbol used only in art

• A symbol that is used in mathematics

• A symbol with deep meaning for a particular group

What is the role of rituals according to the text?

• To complicate everyday life

• To make life more difficult

• To help meet everyday needs

• To eliminate traditions

What is the significance of the 'memory box' in the text?

• It is a tool for organizing thoughts

• It is a method for teaching history

• It is a metaphor for cultural symbols

• It is a place to store physical items

What is the purpose of a ritual according to the text?

• To confuse participants

• To eliminate old customs

• To create new traditions

• To pass on a tradition

What is a key component of rituals?

• Randomness

• Isolation

• Words

• Silence

What does the text suggest about the relationship between symbols and rituals?

• Symbols are more important than rituals

• Symbols and rituals are unrelated

• Rituals are more important than symbols

• Symbols and rituals are interconnected