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Culture

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values are know as one's ___.
a)
religion
b)
culture
c)
heritage
d)
chemical make-up
2.
Which of the following would be considered part of someone's culture?
a)
religion
b)
clothes
c)
food
d)
all of the above
3.
B.C. refers to the SAME period of time as ___.
a)
A.D.
b)
C.E
c)
B.C.E.
d)
Circa
4.
A.D. refers to the SAME time period as ___.
a)
C.E.
b)
B.C.
c)
Circa
d)
B.C.E
5.

What can you see in the picture?

a)

yurts

b)

wooden houses

c)

type of toy

d)

tent house

6.

A distinctive set of traits amongst people. Earth has thousands of these. What is/are?

a)

Norms

b)

Cultures

c)

Families

d)

Diversities

7.

__________ __________ is an idea or a way of doing things that is common in a certain culture. Eating sushi in Japan or using chopsticks in China would be examples of these.

a)

Cultural Landscape

b)

Nuclear Family

c)

Cultural Trait

d)

Social Structure

8.

________ is a group of humans that have a shared culture who have organized themselves to meet their basic needs.

a)

Culture

b)

Society

c)

Family

d)

Religion

9.

A __________ are two or more people that are closely related to each by birth, marriage, or adoption.

a)

society

b)

culture

c)

norm

d)

family

10.

All of the following are examples of cultural traits except:

a)

religion

b)

food

c)

language

d)

cars

11.

All of the following are examples of cultural traits except:

a)

sounds

b)

laws

c)

clothing

d)

values

12.
Which of the following is NOT considered an element of culture?
a)
language 
b)
religion
c)
climate
d)
social systems
13.
Culture is sometimes referred to as "a blueprint for living" because it
a)
thrives best in traditional societies
b)
is determined by genes
c)
provides a plan for the exploration of new territories
d)
includes all aspects of how people behave in society
14.
An ethnic group is made up of people who share
a)
a common social class and level of education
b)
a common government philosophy
c)
a common trade or occupation
d)
a common language, history, or place of origin
15.
What is cultural diffusion?
a)
the spread of disease
b)
an early center of civilization
c)
the spread of knowledge between cultures
d)
a common language
16.
Which of the following was a  common features of culture hearths
a)
located near rivers
b)
located near volcanoes
c)
swampy land
d)
not near water
17.
How have cultural contacts, such as the Internet, affected the world's cultures?
a)
by encouraging migration
b)
by promoting cultural change
c)
by spreading war
d)
by spreading industry
18.

What are customs?

a)

many cultures can be found together in one country

b)

the spreading of customs from one country to another

c)

customs, religion, and language of a society

d)

certain foods and rituals that a country follows

19.

What is Culture Diffusion?

a)

the spreading of customs from one country to another

b)

customs, religion, and language of a society

c)

many cultures can be found together in one country

d)

certain foods and rituals that a country follows

20.

Facebook, Coca Cola, and Nintendo are all examples of...

a)

traditions because we use them daily

b)

culture diffusion because they've spread around the world

c)

a strong economy

21.

When immigrants come to the U.S. from other parts of the world, they...

a)

bring their own languages and customs.

b)

stop speaking their native languages

c)

no longer eat the foods they are used to

d)

no longer celebrate their old holidays

22.

Immigrants in a new country no longer care about their previous customs.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neutral

23.

All cultures all over the world practice the same religion…

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neutral

24.

People making a change to their environment is known as a modification.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neutral

25.

An adaptation is when people change their way of life to survive in a particular environment.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Neutral

26.
What is culture?
a)
The way people think, behave, and live
b)
The way that people eat.
c)
An expression of one's family
d)
An iceberg
27.
What is the opposite of cultural diversity?
a)
Cultural Differences
b)
Stereotypes
c)
Immigration
d)
Cultural Region
28.
Which is an example of how you can see culture?
a)
A religion
b)
Art
c)
Valuing education
d)
Thinking that social studies is the best subject.
29.
Which of the following causes a change in culture?
a)
Immigration
b)
Traditions
c)
Language
d)
Food
30.
What is a cultural expression?
a)
History of a country
b)
The way that cultures are different
c)
The assumption that all people that practice the same culture are the same.
d)
The way culture is shown.
31.
How do you get a culture?
a)
Watching and imitating others
b)
Going to parties
c)
Traditions
d)
You go to the store and buy it.
32.
Can a stereotype be true?
a)
Yes, always.
b)
No, never
c)
Sometimes, but they are incomplete. 
d)
Only when it refers to less than five people. 
33.
True or false:
Food is a cultural expression.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
True or False: 
In a culture region, everyone has a similar culture. 
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False:
Culture does not change
a)
True
b)
False
36.
True or False:
Diversity means that everyone is the  same. 
a)
True 
b)
False
37.
Which religion is based on Siddhartha Gautama's teachings?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
38.
What is monotheism?
a)
Having many gods
b)
Having one god
c)
Having no god
d)
You are god
39.
Which term does this image demonstrate?
a)
Cultural Diffusion
b)
Cultural Appropriation
c)
Innovation
d)
Cultural Hearth
40.
Which term does this image demonstrate?
a)
Innovation
b)
Acculturation
c)
Culture
d)
Society
41.
Jewish places for prayer and worship are called...
a)
cathedrals
b)
churches
c)
schools
d)
synagogues
42.
Which word best describes the Caste System?
a)
Flexible
b)
Rigid
c)
Cycle
d)
Fair
43.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

a)

Wearing clothes

b)

Speaking English

c)

Wearing jeans

d)

Mercants and Traders traveled along different routes like the Silk Road

44.

What unifies the culture region of Canada, the United States, and Mexico?

a)

Food

b)

Language

c)

Religion

d)

Economy

45.
Elements of culture shared by a culture; ex: holidays, language, special foods, & religion
a)
culture trait
b)
culture region
c)
multicultural
d)
globalization
46.
areas that share culture traits in an area of the world; Ex: Latin America
a)
culture region
b)
culture trait
c)
multicultural
d)
culture
47.
a)
Islam
b)
Sikhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
48.
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
49.
Torah, Bible, Qu’ran, Vedas, Sutras, and Guru Granth Sahib are all
a)
sacred writings
b)
religious leaders
c)
religious symbols
d)
different names of God
50.

language,religion,government,and entertainment are

a)

parts of the elements of culture

b)

what makes up an ethnic group

c)

characteristics of globalization

d)

the three things that make a monarchy

51.

Which is NOT a feature of culture

a)

language

b)

architecture

c)

music

d)

health care

52.

The way people eat in their country such as with forks, chopsticks or fingers is an example of

a)

cultural trait

b)

ethnic group

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

cultural region

53.
Culture means
a)
art museums and theaters are part of a culture
b)
developing countries have more complex language
c)
a government organizes and directs the economy
d)
a distinct way of living and behaving learned by members of a society 
54.
Culture is spread by...
a)
Movement of people
b)
TV and Internet
c)
War and conquest
d)
All are correct
55.
People can share 
a)
beliefs
b)
values
c)
behaviors
d)
all of the above 
56.

Sam speaks Spanish at home. Which element of culture does this fall under?

a)

beliefs

b)

art

c)

language

d)

literature

57.
Wearing blue jeans, eating apple pie and celebrating the 4th of July is part of America's _____________
a)
Religion
b)
Karma
c)
Culture
d)
Ethnic Group
58.
fundamental beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of people
a)
language
b)
culture
c)
government
d)
religion
59.

Which is of these is the best example of culture influencing a person's diet?

a)

Alicia is allergic to dairy, so she doesn't drink milk.

b)

Jimmy likes hot dogs but Andres prefers hamburgers.

c)

Smitty loves New Orleans jamnalaya, with shrimp, sausage, & okra.

d)

Carolina has invented a new recipe for chocolate cake that uses sweet potatoes.

60.

How is culture spread?

a)

only through cultural diffusion

b)

only through books & movies

c)

through the arts, migration, & from one generation to the next

d)

only by older generations passing on traditions to younger

61.

Which is NOT one of the seven elements of culture?

a)

Religion

b)

Community

c)

Government

d)

Social Structure

62.
The duties below are a part of the Five Pillars of Islam, EXCEPT--
a)
Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca
b)
Giving a portion of earnings to charity
c)
Receiving baptism before becoming an adult
d)
Participation in the Hajj once in a lifetime
63.
Islam is the main religion in -
a)
The Middle East
b)
The United States
c)
Europe
d)
China
64.
Which universal theme is represented with the symbols below?
a)
Education
b)
Government
c)
Love
d)
Religion
65.

Worship of multiple gods?

a)

Monotheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Henotheism

66.
What is the world's biggest religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
67.
Who do Jews, Christians, and Muslims trace their roots back to?  ***Think monotheism
a)
Abraham
b)
Muhammad
c)
Moses
d)
Constantine
68.
Who is the messiah, according to Christians?
a)
Moses
b)
Muhammad
c)
Jesus
d)
Abraham
69.
5 pillars are the cornerstone of which of the world religions?
a)
Christianity
b)
Buddhism
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
70.
The relationship that Jews have with God is called the ________________________.  
a)
Agreement
b)
Torah
c)
Old Testament
d)
Covenant 
71.
Holy Text is the Torah
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Taoism
72.
The origin of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is in the Middle East.  The Middle East, would be considered the ___________________ of these three religions
a)
Ethnocentrism
b)
Cultural Hearth
c)
Subculture
d)
Non-Material Culture
73.
Education, Government, Entertainment, and Marriage Rights are aspects of culture we find in every society.  These traits are known as
a)
cultural particulars
b)
material culture
c)
enculturation
d)
cultural universals
74.

What are some negatives of globalization?

a)

Cheap sneakers and clothes

b)

Cheap electronics

c)

Information is easy to access and it travels quickly (internet and social media)

d)

Some cultures have begun to fade away

75.

What does skin color tell you about a person?

a)

It indicates his or her race

b)

It provides information about his or her heritage

c)

It offers insight into his or her predisposition to disease

d)

None of the above

76.

The origins of humans can be traced back to Africa by studying DNA

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

77.

Which of the following are influenced by both environmental and genetic factors?

a)

Skin color

b)

Height

c)

Disease

d)

All of the above

78.

Can a scientist determine a person's race by looking at his or her DNA?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Not sure

79.

Experiencing racism can lead to serious health consequences that affect the distribution and concentration of disease in populations.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not sure

80.

Skin evolved as the body's way of adapting to

a)

race

b)

ultraviolet radiation from the sun

c)

climate

81.
Race is based on _____________ characteristics, while Ethnicity is based on ____________ characteristics
a)
cultural, physical
b)
physical, cultural
c)
achieved, ascribed
d)
citizenship, cultural
82.
A group of people identified by cultural, religious, or national characteristics is:
a)
Race
b)
Ethnicity
c)
Gender
d)
Minority
83.
Widely held negative attitudes towards a group and its individual members is:
a)
prejudice
b)
racism
c)
discrimination
d)
stereotype
84.

individuals who share a common cultural background and a common sense of identity.

a)

minority group

b)

Ethnic group

c)

race

d)

ethnicity

85.

When coming to the United States, what is a feeling of dislike immigrants were faced with because of their different race or culture?

a)

prejudice

b)

religion

c)

pride

d)

oppression

86.
refers to people sharing certain biologically inherited physical characteristics that are considered important within a society
a)
race
b)
ethnic group
c)
minority group
d)
stereotype
87.
Race does not exist biologically and was created by man as a way to classify people based on noticeable physical characteristics. 
a)
True 
b)
False 
88.
Which of the following is true of race?
a)
Racial categories are biologically determined.
b)
Some races have innate advantages over others.
c)
Racial differences play a significant role in genetics.
d)
There is no scientific evidence for distinct human races.
89.

Culture includes all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

values and beliefs

b)

attitudes and rituals

c)

languages

d)

biological characteristics

90.

Cultural diversity is influenced by race, culture, and ethnicity.

a)

true

b)

false

91.
What is the Islamic house of worship called?
a)
church
b)
mosque
c)
temple
d)
synagogue
92.

-Faith

-Prayer

-Charity

-Fasting

-Pilgrimage


What is being described?

a)

Eightfold Path

b)

Five Pillars of Islam

c)

Four Nobel Truths

d)

Ten Commandments

93.

The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?

a)

They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia

b)

They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died

c)

The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not

d)

The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not

94.

Select all of the monotheistic religions below.

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

95.

What are the denominations of Islam? Check all that apply.

a)

Sunni

b)

Hindu

c)

Shiite

d)

Orthodox

96.
Who was responsible for creating this Empire?
a)
Hebrews
b)
Persians
c)
Muslims
d)
Alexander
97.

The _____________ is in the center of Mecca and it holds the black stone. It is where millions of Muslims make a religious journey to each year.

a)

Medina

b)

Mosque

c)

Quran

d)

Kaaba

98.
According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?
a)
Jesus died and was cremated.  His ashes were spread in a cave. 
b)
Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples.  This is know as the Resurrection.
c)
Jesus was buried in a local cemetery and he received a never-ending line of visitors.
d)
Jesus was baptized after his death.  Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.
99.
According to Christian teaching, what is the Trinity?
a)
The three monotheistic western religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
b)
The first three and most holy of the Ten Commandments.
c)
According to Christian teaching, God consists of three beings in one - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - in a union.
d)
The three holiest of prophets - Abraham, Noah, and Moses.
100.
How does Christianity compare to other world religions in terms of the the number of followers?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
101.
Christianity is an extension of what religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Shintoism
102.
What is the name of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
a)
Patriarch
b)
Emperor
c)
Jesus
d)
Pope
103.
Followers believe that Jesus was the .....
a)
father of god
b)
regular person
c)
peasant 
d)
son of god
104.
What did Jesus call his followers?
a)
children
b)
people
c)
disciples
d)
followers
105.
What is The Bible?
a)
A story about early Greek settlers in Italy.
b)
An epic poem about the wars between Rome and Carthage.
c)
A myth telling how Remus and Romulus founded Rome.
d)
A holy book containing the history and stories of the Christian religion.
106.
How many Christians are there in the world?
a)
2 Billion
b)
1.2 Billion
c)
500 Million
d)
5 Billion
107.
Who is the founder of Christianity?
a)
Yahweh
b)
Jesus
c)
Buddha
d)
Abraham

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