WorksheetsUnit 2: Changing Cultural Landscapes Exam
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
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Class
Date
1.
1. Culture can be defined as _________
a)
a) The shared products of human groups
b)
b) A pattern of behavior
c)
c) A way of life
d)
d) All of the above
2.
2. Which of the following is an example of material culture?
a)
a) A religious belief
b)
b) A language
c)
c) A building
d)
d) A value
3.
3. Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?
a)
a) A piece of clothing
b)
b) A song
c)
c) A book
d)
d) A belief
4.
4. What is a symbol?
a)
a) A type of nonverbal communication
b)
b) A material object
c)
c) Something that has a shared meaning attached to it
d)
d) All of the above
5.
5. Values can be defined as _____.
a)
a) Shared beliefs about what is good or bad
b)
b) Desirable or undesirable behaviors
c)
c) The things that a group of people hold to be important
d)
d) All of the above
6.
6. Which of the following is NOT a common American value?
a)
a) Achievement and success
b)
b) Individualism
c)
c) Group superiority (viewing some groups better than others)
d)
d) Collectivism
7.
7. What is the difference between individualism and collectivism?
a)
a) Individualism values individual characteristics, while collectivism values group characteristics
b)
b) Individualism is associated with democracy, while collectivism is associated with communism
c)
c) Individualism is more common in Western cultures, while collectivism is more common in Eastern cultures
d)
d) All of the above
8.
8. How is power distance expressed in culture?
a)
a) How individuals relate to power and authority
b)
b) Whether a culture is more democratic or more autocratic
c)
c) Whether individuals in a society believe they should have a voice
d)
d) All of the above
9.
9. What is the difference between high uncertainty avoidance and low uncertainty avoidance?
a)
a) High uncertainty avoidance cultures like to stick to what is familiar, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are more open to change.
b)
b) High uncertainty avoidance cultures have fewer rules, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures have more rules.
c)
c) High uncertainty avoidance cultures are more likely to take risks, while low uncertainty avoidance cultures are less likely to take risks.
d)
d) There is no difference
10.
10. What is the difference between masculine and feminine cultural values?
a)
a) Masculine cultures value things like achievement and competitiveness, while feminine cultures value things like cooperation and compassion.
b)
b) Masculine cultures are dominated by men, while feminine cultures are dominated by women.
c)
c) Masculine cultures are more common in developed countries, while feminine cultures are more common in developing countries.
d)
d) All of the above.
11.
11. A society that values time over relationships is more likely to ______________.
a)
a) Focus on efficiency
b)
b) Build relationships
c)
c) Be late for appointments
d)
d) Avoid conflict
12.
12. What is the difference between direct and indirect communication?
a)
a) Direct communication is clearer, while indirect communication is more likely to lead to misunderstandings
b)
b) Direct communication is more common in Western cultures, while indirect communication is more common in Eastern cultures.
c)
c) Direct communication places a high value on “saving face,” while indirect communication does not.
d)
d) Direct communication is more polite, while indirect communication can be seen as rude.
13.
14. What is a cultural landscape?
a)
a) A landscape that has been untouched by humans
b)
b) A landscape that has been shaped by human activities
c)
c) A landscape that is considered to be beautiful
d)
d) A landscape that is considered to be sacred
14.
15. Why would geographers study cultural landscapes?
a)
a) To learn about the history of a place
b)
b) To understand how people interact with their environment
c)
c) To learn about the cultural beliefs and values of a society
d)
d) All of the above
15.
17. What is an ethnic enclave?
a)
a) A neighborhood with a high concentration of people from a particular ethnic group
b)
b) A place where people from a particular ethnic group are forced to live
c)
c) A place where people from a particular ethnic group go to celebrate their culture
d)
d) All of the above
16.
18. Which of the following is NOT a reason why ethnic enclaves develop?
a)
a) As a means of cultural preservation
b)
b) As a response to discrimination
c)
c) As a first step of migration
d)
d) As a result of a government mandate
17.
19. How are gender roles reflected in the cultural landscape?
a)
a) Through signs
b)
b) Through stores
c)
c) Through the types of businesses present
d)
d) All of the above
18.
20. How is religion reflected in the cultural landscape?
a)
a) Through places of worship
b)
b) Through religious symbols
c)
c) Through the way people dress
d)
d) All of the above
19.
21. What is an indigenous reservation?
a)
a) A plot of land that is owned by indigenous people
b)
b) An area that is set aside by the government for the exclusive use of indigenous people
c)
c) A place where indigenous people can go to practice their culture
d)
d) All of the above
20.
22. Which of the following is true about the placement of indigenous reservations in the United States?
a)
a) They are typically located on the most fertile land.
b)
b) They are typically located in areas that are economically valuable.
c)
c) They are typically located in areas that are not desirable to non-indigenous people.
d)
d) They are typically located in urban areas.
21.
23. How does land use reflect a society’s values?
a)
a) The way a society uses its land tells us how much they value nature
b)
b) Societies that value conservation are more likely to have parks and reserves
c)
c) The way a society practices agriculture can tell us about their beliefs about the natural world.
d)
d) All of the above
22.
24. How can we learn about the history of a place through its cultural landscape?
a)
a) By looking at the age and style of buildings
b)
b) By looking at the types of businesses present
c)
c) By looking at how the land is used
d)
d) All of the above
23.
25. What is globalization?
a)
a) The process by which businesses develop international influence
b)
b) The growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations
c)
c) The spread of American culture around the world
d)
d) The increase in international travel
24.
26. How has globalization impacted local cultures?
a)
a) It has led to the spread of new ideas and products
b)
b) It has made it easier for people to connect with others who share their interests
c)
c) It has made cultures more similar, as people around the world are exposed to the same things
d)
d) All of the above
25.
30. What is contagious diffusion?
a)
a) When a trend spreads from an area of less influence to an area of more influence
b)
b) When an idea spreads rapidly and widely
c)
c) When an innovation is adopted with slight changes
d)
d) When people physically move from one place to another, taking their culture with them
26.
31. What kind of diffusion is occurring in the following scenario: A small business owner in New York City starts a new fashion trend that quickly becomes popular all over the world via social media.
a)
a) Reverse hierarchical
b)
b) Hierarchical
c)
c) Stimulus
d)
d) Contagious
27.
32. Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?
a)
a) The popularity of McDonald’s
b)
b) The celebration of Christmas
c)
c) The wearing of blue jeans
d)
d) The need for shelter
28.
34. Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?
a)
a) Trying to learn the language spoken in a place you are visiting
b)
b) Being curious about the religious practices of people who belong to different faiths than your own
c)
c) Trying to understand how elements of a culture fit together
d)
d) Assuming that your culture’s food is superior to food from other cultures
29.
35. What is culture shock?
a)
a) Discrimination faced by immigrants when they arrive in a new country
b)
b) Difficulty adjusting to a new culture and its norms, which may seem strange
c)
c) Refusal to participate in the traditions of a new culture
d)
d) A violent clash between two different cultures
30.
36. Which of the following is NOT a reason that languages die off?
a)
a) Globalization
b)
b) Persecution
c)
c) Lack of education
d)
d) Cultural diffusion
31.
38. Which of the following is NOT a measure that can be taken to prevent languages from dying?
a)
a) Teaching them in school
b)
b) Recording them
c)
c) Forcing people to speak them
d)
d) Using them on the Internet
32.
40. What is a cultural hearth?
a)
a) A place where culture is celebrated
b)
b) A place where people from different cultures come together
c)
c) The place where a cultural element originates
d)
d) A place where cultural traditions are preserved
33.
41. What are the TWO official languages in Canada?
a)
a) Arabic and English
b)
b) French and Canadian
c)
c) English and French
d)
d) English and Dutch
34.
42. True or False: Northern Ireland IS part of the United Kingdom (UK)
a)
a) True
b)
b) False
35.
43. Belgian colonists favored one ethnic group in Rwanda. Which ethnic group was favored by Belgium and later targeted in the genocide?
a)
a) Hutus
b)
b) Serbs
c)
c) Boko Haram
d)
d) Tutsis
36.
When did the Armenian genocide occur?
a)
a) 1894-1896
b)
b) 1915-1917
c)
c) 1935-1975
d)
d) 1992-1995
37.
The Armenians were persecuted by the Ottoman Empire. The majority of Armenians practiced what religion?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Hinduism
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