Understanding Culture: Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following best defines "culture"?

• A set of values, beliefs, and norms shared by a group of people that shape how they think, feel, and behave.

• A collection of laws and regulations enforced by a government.

• A list of traditions practiced only during holidays.

• A group of people living in the same geographic area.

Which of the following is NOT influenced by culture?

• The laws of physics

• How people communicate

• What is considered polite or rude

• How people express emotions

According to the material, culture can be thought of as:

• The "rules of the social game"

• A set of scientific facts

• A list of government policies

• A type of economic system

Which of the following is an example of how culture influences people?

• How people think about identity and relationships

• The color of the sky

• The gravitational pull of the earth

• The speed of light

If two people from different cultures disagree on what is considered polite, what concept does this illustrate?

• Culture influences what is considered polite or rude

• Culture is only about food and clothing

• Culture does not affect behavior

• Culture is the same everywhere

What is "surface culture"?

• Visible and easily observed aspects of culture

• Deeply held beliefs and values

• Only the language spoken in a society

• The economic system of a country

Which of the following is an example of surface culture?

• Food

• Political ideology

• Moral values

• Economic policies

Why might holidays be considered part of surface culture?

• They are visible and easily observed by others

• They are only celebrated in private

• They are based on economic systems

• They are not related to culture

Which of the following best defines "Deep Culture"?

• Visible traditions and customs

• Invisible beliefs and values that guide behavior

• Popular music and fashion trends

• National holidays and celebrations

Which of the following is an example of deep culture?

• Traditional foods

• Views on family and gender roles

• National dress

• Popular sports