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WorksheetsUnderstanding Culture and Culture & Society
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following refers to the way of life of a people, including their beliefs and practices
Culture
Cultural Landscape
Cultural Diffusion
Civilization
Which of the following refers to an environment shaped by people and technology
Culture
Cultural Landscape
Cultural Diffusion
Civilization
Which of the following refers to an advanced culture with cities and a system of writing
Culture
Cultural Landscape
Cultural Diffusion
Civilization
Which of the following is an example of a visible cultural trait?
concept of fairness
importance of time
style of dress
child raising beliefs
Which of the following is a true statement about culture?
Culture includes people's work, behavior, and beliefs.
Culture never changes.
Culture does not include material things.
Language is not a part of culture.
Which of the following might a geographer study to learn how landforms affect the culture of an area?
the population
how mountains affect farming
the climate of an area
Bird migration patterns
In which environment would farmers be likely to make terraces for their farmland?
wide, flat river valley
the top of a plateau
hills
low, flat plains
Which of the following is a custom or organization with social, educational, or religious purposes
Anthropologist
Society
Institution
Fast Food Restaruants
Which of the following is NOT a social institution?
Government
Agriculture
Religion
Education
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major early advancements in technology?
the invention of tools
beginning of agriculture
control of fire
development of specialized clothing
What do we call scientists who study the patterns of human social interaction?
Anthropologist
Psychologist
Sociologist
Podiatrist
What is the term for a grouping of people based on rank or status?
society
social class
social structure
sinister
What is the term for a family group consisting of parents and their children (one or more), typically living in one home residence?
extended family
found family
nuclear family
Addams family
What is the term for a family group that includes several generations; to include aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins or other relatives, all living nearby or in the same household?
extended family
found family
nuclear family
Addams family
All humans have a culture; we may have the same basic needs, but each culture has a different set of ____, ____, and ____.
school, home, work
values, beliefs, views of the world.
art, religion, language
books, games, sports
We often compare culture to a(n) ___ because there are visible parts, but most of it is invisible.
ocean
cave
mountain
iceberg
Institutions that developed after the Agricultural Revolution are _____ than those developed before the Agricultural Revolution.
smaller
less complex
more complex
less organzied
Why is social structure important to a culture?
It helps people learn about literature.
It helps people travel to other places.
It helps people learn about the geology of a place.
It helps people work together to meet basic needs.
In which of the five social institutions does the Rochester School District best fit?
Family
Religion
Education
Government
Economy
In which of the five social institutions does the New England Revolution pro soccer team best fit?
Family
Religion
Education
Government
Economy
