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Unit 5 - Lesson 1 "What is Culture?" Test Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is an example of a custom?

a)

Speaking in another language.

b)

Playing in the USD Dome for football.

c)

Catholics giving up meat on Fridays during Lent.

d)

Buying a Terry Redlin painting.

2.

Playing a rival in basketball would fall under which element of culture?

a)

government

b)

ethnic groups

c)

arts & sports

d)

history

3.

What is a dialect?

a)

A group of people with a common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background.

b)

A conclusion drawn from specific information that is used to make a broad statement about a topic or person.

c)

A regional variety of a language with unique features, such as vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.

d)

A system of words and symbols used to communicate with other people.

4.

Which of these is NOT a part of language?

a)

spoken words

b)

written words

c)

music

d)

body language and guestures

5.

Many cultures base their way of life on a religion.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of these is NOT an example of an ethnic group?

a)

African American

b)

Lakota

c)

Latino

d)

American

7.

In some parts of the United States, a carbonated drink is called soda; in other parts, it is called pop. What is this regional language difference an example of which element of culture?

a)

dialect

b)

customs

c)

language

d)

regional foods

8.

People who identify with each other based racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background are identifying with which element of culture?

a)

government

b)

history

c)

ethnic groups

d)

religion

9.

Everyone belongs to one—and only one—culture.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

How does culture affect the daily lives of people? (select all correct answers)

a)

It influences how they view the world and themselves.

b)

It influences how they dress and speak.

c)

It influences how they interact with other people.

d)

It influences what they view as appropriate behavior.

11.

Carnival, an annual celebration held in Brazil prior to Lent, is an example of which element of culture?

a)

art & sports

b)

customs

c)

language

d)

economy

12.

The samba, kabuki, tango, and other forms of dance are a form of which element of culture?

a)

history

b)

government

c)

customs & norms

d)

art & sports

13.

Shaking hands, bowing to each other, kissing on the cheek, and other forms of greeting people are all examples of which element of culture?

a)

ethnic groups

b)

history

c)

customs & norms

d)

religion

14.

Which of these is an example of a custom?

a)

Shooting hoops at the YMCA.

b)

Buying a slurpie at the gas station.

c)

Recording a Tik Tok with friends.

d)

Baking a birthday cake annually for your dad.

15.

________ can be used to help with sharing and passing on cultural beliefs.

a)

language

b)

dialect

c)

religion

d)

customs

16.

Dilma Rousseff was elected the president of Brazil in 2011. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

History

b)

Economy

c)

Art

d)

Government

17.

Sam owns and operates a dairy farm in Wisconsin. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Religion

b)

Economy

c)

Government

d)

Language

18.

In 1992 drought and war caused widespread suffering in Somalia. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Economy

b)

Government

c)

History

d)

Language

19.

What is the official language of the United States?

a)

German

b)

English

c)

U.S. has no official language

d)

Spanish

20.

The majority of people in India are Hindus and celebrate holy days like Diwali. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

History

b)

Religion

c)

Government

d)

Ethnic Groups

21.

Cuba is run by a dictator, a ruler with total power. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Religion

b)

Economy

c)

Government

d)

Ethnic Groups

22.

Bastille Day, which honors the storming of the Bastille in July of 1789, is an important holiday in France. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Language

b)

History

c)

Government

d)

Art

23.

Money from ecotourism, or traveling to visit the natural environment, helps protect approximately two-thirds of Costa Rica’s rainforests. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Art

b)

Government

c)

History

d)

Economy

24.

On average, Americans eat three hamburgers a week. That's a national total of nearly 50 billion burgers per year. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Ethnic Groups

b)

History

c)

Daily Life

d)

Art

25.

"Ni hao" is a Mandarin greeting spoken by over 850 million people in China, Taiwan, and other countries. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Language

b)

Religion

c)

Ethnic Groups

d)

Government

26.

Saudi Arabia’s major export is oil, which they sell around the world. This is an example of which element of culture?

a)

Government

b)

History

c)

Daily Life

d)

Economy

27.

Being honest and trustworthy

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

28.

Making a birthday cake on someone's birthday.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

29.

Don't interrupt someone while they are talking. Wait for them to finish and then speak.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

30.

Fireworks are shot off on the 4th of July to celebrate Independence Day.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

31.

Chew with your mouth closed and avoid making loud sounds while you are eating.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

32.

Family is important.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

33.

Holding a reception following a wedding.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

34.

All people should be treated equally.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

35.

If there is a line, go to the back of the line instead of pushing or cutting to the front.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

36.

Shaking hands when you meet someone.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

37.

Throwing a baby shower and giving gifts to someone expecting a baby

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

38.

Attending a parade on Veteran’s Day

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

39.

Holding a Barbeque or cook out on Memorial Day weekend

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

40.

Cooking a large meal for Thanksgiving

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

41.

Going shopping on the day after Thanksgiving

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

42.

Dressing up and going Trick-or-Treating on Halloween

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

43.

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance daily in school

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

44.

Dressing formally and attending your high school prom

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

45.

Tailgating before a football game

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

46.

Throwing a party to watch the Super Bowl

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

47.

Playing the National Anthem before a sporting event

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

48.

Being Loyal

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

49.

Being Competitive

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

50.

Working together and being a good teammate

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

51.

Being Responsible

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

52.

Do acts of service to help other people

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

53.

Don’t give up when something is hard

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

54.

Personal freedoms are important

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

55.

To be authentic and your true self

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

56.

To make a positive difference for those around you

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

57.

To be open minded and willing to learn new things

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

58.

Be kind to the elderly, like opening a door or giving up your seat.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

59.

If someone sneezes near you, say "bless you."

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

60.

Call to let someone know you will be late or are not going to show up for an appointment.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

61.

When using the phone,  say hello when answering and goodbye before you hang up.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

62.

On an elevator, never push extra buttons, only the one for your floor.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

63.

If you hit or bump into someone by accident, say “I’m sorry” or “Excuse me”

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values

64.

Say "please" when asking for something and say "thank you" when someone does something for you.

a)

Customs

b)

Norms

c)

Values