WorksheetsPRL1532 Quiz #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which of the following statements does NOT describe "culture"?
it includes the collective ideas, customs and social behaviours of a particular group of people
it socializes us to live and communicate with others effectively
it is created by powerful groups
it includes innovation in literature, sciences and arts
Humans first used media to send messages and influence others
Twenty-three thousand years ago, through art e.g. cave paintings
When they developed writing, over 4000 years ago
With the invention of the printing press
When they invented broadcast technologies like radio and television
Canada's dominant ideology is represented in our national motto which is ____.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Equality, Liberty and Fraternity
God Save the Queen
Peace, Order and Good Government
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-context culture?
Social status is widely understood, e.g. based on age
Communication is through clear verbal (written or spoken) messages
Gestures such as greetings communicate strong cultural messages
Space is communal, shared by everyone
The culture we practice in our day-to-day lives is called __.
ideal culture
popular culture
real culture
high culture
The dominant ideology of a society is BEST described as the ideas, rules and norms held by its:
Ruling class that dominates society
Most popular members
Media outlets
Citizens, i.e. the majority
A __ is a group that has its own distinctive values, beliefs, and norms that differ from or even conflict with the culture of the larger society.
subculture
material culture
counterculture
non-material culture
A counterculture
has no distinctive values or beliefs.
is fundamentally at odds with the norms of the larger society.
does not go against status quo.
is a culture that likes counters.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the sort of knowledge or skill set that moves you up in society?
general knowledge of world history
posting to a fanpage for one of your favourite video games
ability to speak two or more languages
familiarity with the manners and customs of a wide range of cultures
Which of the following is NOT part of popular culture?
mass culture
consumer culture
mainstream culture
high culture
