Elements of Culture Review

The term 'Culture' refers to:

• The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a particular society or group.

• The study of rocks and minerals.

• A type of government system.

• A scientific method for growing bacteria in a lab.

An 'Ethnic Group' is defined as:

• A group of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

• A group of people who live in the same city.

• A group of people who have the same job.

• A group of people who speak the same language only.

A 'Dialect' is a particular form of a language which is peculiar to which of the following?

• A specific region or social group

• A universal language

• A written script

• A formal grammar rule

Religion is defined as:

• A system of beliefs and worship often involving a code of ethics and a philosophy.

• A type of government system.

• A scientific theory about the universe.

• A form of physical exercise.

'Customs' are:

• the established traditional practices of a society

• the legal rules set by the government

• the scientific discoveries of a culture

• the economic policies of a country

Which of the following are three different cultural traits that define us?

• Language, traditions, and clothing

• Weather, geography, and population

• Height, weight, and eye color

• Technology, transportation, and architecture

Culture is best defined as:

• The shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group of people.

• The physical features of a region.

• The economic system of a country.

• The government structure of a society.

A 'Cultural Region' is best described as:

• a geographical area with one relatively homogeneous human activity or complex of activities (culture).

• a region defined only by physical landforms.

• an area where only one language is spoken.

• a place with no human activity.

Fill in the blank: The way people communicate with words or sounds is called ________.

• Language

• Drawing

• Dancing

• Cooking

Fill in the blank: The books, stories, poetry and written words that express a people’s ideas or feelings are called ________.

• Literature

• Mathematics

• Geography

• Science