California Cult Reg. Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'adapt'?

• To refuse to change in any situation.

• To adjust or change to suit new conditions.

• To ignore changes in the environment.

• To create something entirely new from nothing.

Which of the following best defines the word 'culture'?

• A specific weather pattern in a region.

• The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.

• A type of scientific experiment involving bacteria.

• A mathematical formula used in geometry.

Which of the following best defines the word 'myth'?

• A scientific fact proven by experiments.

• A type of modern novel.

• A mathematical equation.

• A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving supernatural beings or events.

What is the meaning of the word 'nomad'?

• A person who moves from place to place in search of food, water, or grazing land.

• A person who lives in one place permanently.

• A person who only travels for vacations.

• A person who works only in offices.

Which of the following best describes 'obsidian'?

• A rare type of gemstone found only in deep ocean trenches.

• A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by the rapid solidification of lava without crystallization.

• A type of sedimentary rock formed from compressed plant material.

• A soft, white mineral used in making chalk.

What is the meaning of the word 'plateau'?

• An area of relatively level high ground.

• A deep valley with steep sides.

• A small body of water surrounded by land.

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

Who is described as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America?

• A shaman.

• A traditional healer who only uses modern medicine.

• A person who leads political movements in ancient societies.

• A craftsman skilled in making weapons.