Culture and Religion

What is the core of all cultures that makes communication possible?

• Language

• The Arts

• Customs & Traditions

• Social Organizations

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major religions listed in the material?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

According to the material, what is culture?

• A set of beliefs about gods

• A pattern of behavior shared by people in the same society that changes over time

• A way to celebrate holidays

• A type of government

Which religion believes in many deities, reincarnation, caste system, and karma?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

What is the main difference between an agnostic and an atheist according to the material?

• Agnostics believe in many gods, atheists believe in one god

• Agnostics are unsure if there is a god, atheists are sure there is no god

• Agnostics follow the 8 paths, atheists follow the 4 truths

• Agnostics believe in reincarnation, atheists do not

Which cultural element involves special ways that people do things, like celebrating holidays or eating certain foods?

• The Arts

• Customs & Traditions

• Social Organizations

• Religion

Why are customs and traditions important in a culture?

• They help keep a group’s culture alive by passing them down from parents to children

• They are only for entertainment

• They are used only in religious ceremonies

• They are not important in any culture

Which religion teaches that Jesus is the savior and Son of God?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What is one way the arts contribute to culture?

• They are only for religious purposes

• They provide a way to celebrate and give a sense of pride and identity

• They are not related to culture

• They are only about language

How do social organizations influence individuals in a society?

• By providing only entertainment

• By influencing the way people view themselves, others, and the world through rules, beliefs, and values

• By teaching only language

• By focusing only on holidays