Subculture and Counterculture Test Review

Which of the following best defines a subculture?

• A group that rejects the dominant culture and seeks to replace it

• A smaller cultural group within a larger culture that has distinct values, norms, and behaviors

• A culture that exists only in isolated regions with no outside influence

• A mainstream culture that influences all members of society

Which of the following is an example of a subculture?

• A) A national government

• B) A high school chess club

• C) The entire American population

• D) The legal system

How do subcultures typically differ from the dominant culture?

• They completely reject the dominant culture's values and beliefs

• They have unique customs, interests, or lifestyles while still being part of the larger society

• They only exist in large cities with diverse populations

• They are always seen as negative influences on society

Which of the following groups would most likely be considered a subculture?

• People who follow the same national laws

• A religious group with distinct traditions within a larger society

• A country's military

• A neighborhood that follows local government rules

What is a major way subcultures contribute to society?

• They create conflict by opposing mainstream values

• They provide diversity and unique perspectives within a society

• They prevent people from following societal norms

• They seek to eliminate dominant cultures entirely

What is the main characteristic of a counterculture?

• It exists only in small, isolated groups

• It actively rejects and opposes the dominant culture’s values and norms

• It is a subculture that has been accepted by the mainstream

• It promotes the dominant culture’s values and norms

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture?

• A) A sports team with its own traditions

• B) A group of people who follow popular fashion trends

• C) The hippie movement of the 1960s, which rejected mainstream societal values

• D) A professional organization with strict workplace rules

How does a counterculture differ from a subculture?

• A) A counterculture blends into the dominant culture, while a subculture rejects it

• B) A subculture opposes mainstream culture, while a counterculture seeks to change it

• C) A subculture exists within the dominant culture, while a counterculture actively challenges or opposes it

• D) There is no real difference between the two

Which of the following movements would most likely be considered a counterculture?

• A) A group that promotes traditional family values

• B) A political party that supports existing government policies

• C) The punk rock movement, which challenged mainstream music and societal norms

• D) A historical society dedicated to preserving local history

What is a common effect of countercultures on society?

• They always lead to the collapse of mainstream culture

• They encourage cultural diversity and sometimes influence social change

• They completely isolate themselves from the dominant culture without interaction

• They are always seen as dangerous and illegal