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Culture

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
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1.

What is cultural assimilation?

a)

The process of creating new cultural traits.

b)

The preservation of traditional cultural practices.

c)

The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

d)

The rejection of one's own culture.

2.

What is cultural diffusion?

a)

Refers to the decline of cultural beliefs.

b)

The spread of cultural beliefs and practices from one group to another.

c)

The isolation of cultural practices.

d)

The process of creating new cultural practices.

3.

Hinduism spreading to the United States is an example of ​ (a)  

Someone that changes their native name to a more simplified name is an example of ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
cultural diffusion
cultural assimilation
4.

Introducing K-Pop (Korean pop) to American teenagers is an example of ​ (a)  

Not using traditional clothing in favor of more popular clothing is an example of ​ (b)  

Tesla usage across the world is an example of ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
cultural diffusion
cultural assimilation
5.

What is this an example of?

a)

Cultural Appropriate

b)

Civil War

c)

Assimilation

d)

Revolution

6.

Cultural diffusion has greatly impacted societies throughout our history. Which of the following descriptions is the best example of cultural diffusion affecting both PEOPLE and SOCIETIES?

a)
The establishment of trade routes between distant lands.
b)
The invention of the wheel in ancient times.
c)

The spread of language by a small group of people to nearby regions in order to promote trade.

d)
The creation of written language in a single society.
7.

Select THREE examples that represent cultural diffusion.

a)

Tacos eaten all around the world

b)

English spoken all over the world

c)

Greek spoken in Athens, Greece

d)

Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Mexico

e)

Chinatown in New York City

8.

Which of the following is an example of how the Columbian Exchange affected North America?

a)

Apples and bananas were brought to North America that introduced new types of food.

b)
Introduction of coffee as a major beverage in North America.
c)
Spread of citrus fruits as a primary crop in North America.
d)

Diseases were spread during the Columbian Exchange did not have an impact on North America.

9.

What are indigenous populations?

a)
Indigenous populations are groups that have no cultural identity.
b)
Indigenous populations are the original inhabitants of a region, with distinct cultural identities.
c)
Indigenous populations are people who have migrated from other countries.
d)
Indigenous populations are recent immigrants to a region.
10.

In what ways can cultural practices be adopted from indigenous groups?

Select THREE correct answers.

a)

The adaptation of European farming tools by Native American tribes

b)

The practice of playing the bagpipe at a Scottish wedding

c)

Use of American Indian words in English, such as "coyote" and "chipmunk"

d)

American Indians that introduced foods to colonists such as potatoes and corn

e)

Traditional European-style clothing adopted by American Indians

11.

What is a multicultural society?

a)
A multicultural society is a group of people who do not interact with each other.
b)
A multicultural society is a community where diverse cultural groups coexist and interact.
c)
A multicultural society is a place where only one culture is dominant.
d)
A multicultural society is a community that rejects all cultural differences.
12.

How can people from different cultures contribute to a multicultural society?

a)
They ignore cultural differences.
b)
They limit creativity and expression.
c)
They create conflict and division.
d)
They enrich diversity, promote understanding, and foster innovation.
13.

The following is a performance of the haka, a type of traditional dance performed by New Zealand athletes.

What does this show about cultural practices?

a)

Cultural traditions may be adopted and respected by migrants and non-indigenous people in their new country.

b)

Indigenous cultural practices are only important to the original indigenous population, not to the migrant populations.

c)
Cultural practices like the haka are irrelevant to identity.
d)
Cultural practices are solely for entertainment purposes.
14.

Select THREE responses that would indicate how cultural diffusion can have a positive impact on people and societies.

a)

Introducing new foods and music styles to a society.

b)

Leads to increasing conflict of one culture over another.

c)

It keeps traditional cultural practices without change to society.

d)

People begin to share new ideas and traditions.

e)

Introducing new forms of art that enrich cultural experiences.

15.

What would be the benefit of having a multicultural society?

Select THREE responses.

a)

Decreasing cooperation between different groups of people.

b)

Experiencing a variety of traditions.

c)

Listening to different genres of music.

d)

Encouraging discrimination.

e)

Having a greater understanding of different cultures.

16.
What do you call something passed down from generation to generation?
a)
Art
b)
Literature
c)
Tradition
d)
Culture
17.

What is a cultural practice?

a)

A cultural practice is a method of cooking.

b)

A cultural practice is a type of traditional clothing.

c)

A cultural practice is any activity or behavior commonly accepted and performed by a particular group of people within a society.

d)

A cultural practice is a form of religious worship.

18.

The way of life of a group of people.

a)

Cultural Diffusion

b)

Culture

c)

Cultural Relativism

d)

Traditions

19.

What does it mean to assimilate?

a)

To change your culture to fit in with a different culture.

b)

To maintain your cultural independence.

c)

To integrate new and old cultural customs.

d)

To maintain one's cultural traditions while integrating into a new society

20.

Another word for cultural diversity is...

a)

Culture Trait

b)

Cultural Diffusion

c)

Multiculturalism

d)

Cultural Region

21.

Select the traits we use to analyze a culture.

a)

Language

b)

Transportation

c)

Religion

d)

Clothing

e)

Food

22.

There are both negative and positive impacts of multiculturalism in an area. Determine if each impact is negative or positive.

a)

Making fun of someone because they go a different church


1.

Negative Impact

b)

Treating someone differently because of their heritage

2.

Negative Impact

c)

Lack of communication due to different languages

3.

Negative Impact

d)

Going to a friend's house and eating naan for the first time

4.

Positive Impact

e)

Listening to and thinking about another person's perspective

5.

Positive Impact

23.

In the United States, we live in an ethnically and culturally diverse society. This is often called a --

a)

Multicultural Society

b)

Bilingual Society

c)

Variety Society

d)

Cultural Society

24.

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --

a)

Cultural Adaptation

b)

Cultural Evolution

c)

Cultural Appropriation

d)

Cultural Diffusion

25.

Which of the following could be considered a positive example of cultural diffusion?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

A product is introduced from another country and someone adopts it as their own.

b)

England still has a queen after hundreds of years.

c)

A hurricane caused great damage and killed hundreds in Florida.

d)

A man yelled at a passerby who offered him food.

e)

A fashion designer is able to curate and sell his creations.

26.

Determine which example belongs to each element of culture.

a)

Mandatory 12 years of school

1.

Education

b)

Roman Catholicism in Vatican City

2.

Religion

c)

Democracy

3.

Government

d)

Tik Tok videos

4.

Entertainment

e)

Spaghetti in Italy

5.

Food

27.

-Customs

-Beliefs

-Language

Which of the following is the BEST title for the items above?

a)

Levels of Economic Development

b)

Factors That Define Culture

c)

Ways Scientists Classify Civilizations

d)

Levels of Cultural Development

28.

1) Government 2) Religion 3) Family 4) Economic System 5) ???

Which one of the following terms could be correctly added to the list above?

a)

Christianity

b)

Democracy

c)

Factories

d)

Language

29.

What event do some people celebrate on Christmas day?

a)

completion of the Bible

b)

parting of the Red Sea

c)

birth of Jesus

d)

fleeing from Rome

30.

Which of the following are holy days for the followers of Judaism?

Select TWO correct answers.

a)

Yom Kippur

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Christmas

d)

Ramadan

e)

Diwali

31.

Determine which religious holiday is celebrated by each religion.

a)

Yom Kippur

1.

Judaism

b)

Ramadan

2.

Islam

c)

Eid Al-Fitr

3.

Islam

d)

Diwali

4.

Hinduism

e)

Christmas

5.

Christianity

32.

Determine which religious holiday is celebrated by each religion.

a)

Easter

1.

Christianity

b)

Ramadan

2.

Islam

c)

Hanukkah

3.

Judaism

d)

Diwali

4.

Hinduism

e)

Eid Al-Fitr

5.

Islam