Social Science 1_Culture Change Quiz.

Culture change is described as:
Culture change is described as:

• An ongoing process

• A Static Process

• Influenced only by technology

• Unaffected by the exchange of ideas

What is Cultural Integration?

• The isolation of cultural elements

• The close relationship among various elements of a cultural system

• Changes that affect only one aspect of culture

• The lack of influence between different cultural aspects

What do the Nacirema believe about the mouth?

• It has no impact on social relationships

• It is susceptible to evil

• It naturally resists decay

• It is unrelated to their health

What do the "holy-mouth-men" do?

• Clean teeth with magical powders

• Enlarge existing holes and create new ones in teeth

• Apply herbal remedies to the gums

• Perform elaborate dances to protect the mouth

Why do the Nacirema undergo to dental procedures?

• To prevent decay and maintain social connections

• For cosmetic reason

• Because they enjoy the pain

• As a form of punishment

How often do Nacirema men perform their facial scraping ritual?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Four times a lunar month

• Annually

What are the temples called where elaborate ceremonies are conducted?

• Shrines

• Latipso

• Mouth-rites

• Ovens

Who conducts the elaborate ceremonies in the temples?

• Vestal maidens alone

• Elders

• Children

• Medicine men

What is required before the guardians of the temple will aid a client?

• A small token

• A rich gift

• A dance offering

• A verbal promise

What is unusual about excretion in a man who owns a house?

• It is a public event

• It is never seen

• It is part of a daily ritual

• It involves magical potions