U3 Sociology AoS 1 Quiz 1

What does culture refer to?

• The way of life, shared values, norms, and everyday practices of a group or society.

• Only the material objects and artifacts of a society.

• The economic practices of a society.

• The political systems of a society.

What are possum skin cloaks considered in Victorian Koori culture?

• Non-material culture

• Material culture

• Economic artifacts

• Political symbols

Which of the following is an example of non-material culture?

• Economic resources

• 
  Physical artifacts

• Possum skin cloaks

• Social norms of kinship

What does the black colour on the Aboriginal flag represent?

• The sun

• The sea

• The people

• The land

The sociological imagination according to (a)   is Awareness of the relationship between personal experience and wider society.

What is ethnocentrism?

• The practice of embracing all cultural differences.

• The practice of judging another culture by the standards of your own culture.

• The belief that all cultures are equal.

• The promotion of cultural diversity.

Changing the national anthem lyrics to reflect historical accuracy is an example of (a)  

What does cultural relativism promote?

• Respect, understanding, and tolerance.

• Intolerance and prejudice.

• Cultural superiority.

• Misconceptions and stereotypes.

Ethnocentricism:

• Leads to negative stereotypes, bias & misconceptions

• Promotes intolerance, disrespect & prejudice

• Prevents healing & the continuation of AIC

• A, B and C

Using the sociological imagination is:

• Both B and C

• Remaining unbiased and looking at a situation from multiple perspectives.

• Enables a better understanding of social factors (public) that effect a group of people to better understand their (personal situation).

• B is the correct answer.