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PRL1532 Quiz #1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following statements does NOT describe "culture"?

a)

it includes the collective ideas, customs and social behaviours of a particular group of people

b)

it socializes us to live and communicate with others effectively

c)

it is created by powerful groups

d)

it includes innovation in literature, sciences and arts

2.

Humans first used media to send messages and influence others

a)

Twenty-three thousand years ago, through art e.g. cave paintings

b)

When they developed writing, over 4000 years ago

c)

With the invention of the printing press

d)

When they invented broadcast technologies like radio and television

3.

Canada's dominant ideology is represented in our national motto which is ____.

a)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

b)

Equality, Liberty and Fraternity

c)

God Save the Queen

d)

Peace, Order and Good Government

4.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-context culture?

a)

Social status is widely understood, e.g. based on age

b)

Communication is through clear verbal (written or spoken) messages

c)

Gestures such as greetings communicate strong cultural messages

d)

Space is communal, shared by everyone

5.

The culture we practice in our day-to-day lives is called __.

a)

ideal culture

b)

popular culture

c)

real culture

d)

high culture

6.

The dominant ideology of a society is BEST described as the ideas, rules and norms held by its:

a)

Ruling class that dominates society

b)

Most popular members

c)

Media outlets

d)

Citizens, i.e. the majority

7.

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.

a)

subculture

b)

material culture

c)

counterculture

d)

non-material culture

8.

A counterculture

a)

has no distinctive values or beliefs.

b)

is fundamentally at odds with the norms of the larger society.

c)

does not go against status quo.

d)

is a culture that likes counters.

9.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the sort of knowledge or skill set that moves you up in society?

a)

general knowledge of world history

b)

posting to a fanpage for one of your favourite video games

c)

ability to speak two or more languages

d)

familiarity with the manners and customs of a wide range of cultures

10.

Which of the following is NOT part of popular culture?

a)

mass culture

b)

consumer culture

c)

mainstream culture

d)

high culture