Quiz 2 UCSP - Culture

What is the definition of culture according to Edward Taylor?

• A complex whole including beliefs and practices

• A set of physical objects

• A group of people sharing the same values

• A collection of laws and norms

Which of the following best describes material culture?

• Shared beliefs and values

• Cultural practices passed down generations

• Physical objects and resources used to define culture

• Non-physical ideas about culture

What is the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture?

• Cultural transmission

• Socialization

• Enculturation

• Assimilation

According to the text, culture is learned from which of the following?

• Natural instincts

• Personal experiences

• Other people in society

• Books and media

What does the term 'enculturation' refer to?

• The process of cultural change

• The process of learning a culture

• The transmission of culture through language

• The isolation of cultural practices

How do anthropologists view individuals in relation to culture?

• As creators of their own culture

• As passive recipients of culture

• As products of their culture

• As independent of cultural influences

What is one characteristic of culture mentioned in the text?

• Culture is isolated

• Culture is static

• Culture is learned

• Culture is universal

Why is language considered the 'store house of culture'?

• It is not related to culture

• It is a physical object

• It is the only means of communication

• It is the main vehicle of culture

What does the text suggest about the relationship between culture and society?

• Culture is more important than society

• Culture and society are interrelated

• Society is a product of culture

• Culture can exist without society

Which of the following statements reflects a DoK Level 3 understanding?

• Culture provides opportunities for fulfilling needs.

• Culture is a product of behavior and social interaction.

• Culture is learned from others.

• Culture varies from society to society.