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Cultural Studies and Kazakh Culture Worksheet

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 42mins

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1.

The term “hegemony,” as used in Cultural Studies to describe the dominant cultural norms and values that maintain social control, was originally developed by which thinker?

a)

Clifford Geertz

b)

Antonio Gramsci

c)

Jean Baudrillard

d)

Theodor Adorno

e)

Karl Marx

2.

What is the main focus of cultural relativism in Cultural Studies?

a)

That each culture must be understood in its own terms without ethnocentric judgment

b)

That culture is determined solely by economic systems

c)

The classification of cultures according to religious traditions

d)

That all cultural practices should be judged by universal moral standards

e)

The belief that some cultures are more advanced than others

3.

What role does media play in Cultural Studies?

a)

It is studied mainly for its technological innovations

b)

It is analyzed as a powerful tool that shapes ideology, identity, and cultural norms

c)

It is considered a neutral transmitter of factual information

d)

It is ignored in favor of traditional cultural expressions

e)

It is valued only for its entertainment function

4.

Which of the following best defines culture in the context of Cultural Studies?

a)

The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts of a group

b)

The collection of economic systems in a society

c)

The study of biology and human evolution

d)

The formal political structure of a society

e)

A static and unchanging tradition passed through generations

5.

Akhmet Baitursynov is primarily known for:

a)

Translating Chinese classics

b)

Creating the Kazakh alphabet reform and linguistic studies

c)

Organizing musical festivals

d)

Writing romantic poetry

e)

Leading the Red Army

6.

Who is considered the father of American cultural anthropology?

a)

Lewis Henry Morgan

b)

Michel Foucault

c)

Clifford Geertz

d)

Bronislaw Malinowski

e)

Franz Boas

7.

The philosophy of “Homo Ludens” by Johan Huizinga emphasizes:

a)

War as the foundation of culture

b)

Politics as the highest cultural form

c)

Logic as the main human function

d)

Play as the basis of culture and civilization

e)

Economy as the root of culture

8.

What is the difference between material and non-material culture?

a)

One includes physical objects, the other includes beliefs and values

b)

Both are the same

c)

One is old, one is new

d)

One is correct, one is wrong

e)

One is superior to the other

9.

Which term is associated with Margaret Mead’s studies of adolescence in Samoan society?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Cultural conflict

c)

Power dynamics

d)

Technological determinism

e)

Cultural relativism

10.

Which concept describes the coexistence of diverse cultures in one society?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

Cultural purity

c)

Colonialism

d)

Multiculturalism

e)

Nationalism

11.

Researchers believe that an individual’s norms and actions should be understood by others in terms of that individual’s own cultural context. This concept is referred to as:

a)

Cultural interpretation

b)

Cultural sensitivity

c)

Cultural relativism

d)

Cultural boundaries

e)

Cultural aspect

12.

Which of the following is not an example of material culture?

a)

Traditions

b)

Vases

c)

Artifacts

d)

Souvenirs

e)

Necklaces

13.

When conducting business with other cultures, how should we understand gestures?

a)

Gestures are understood by people and animals in the same way

b)

Gestures are interpreted in the same way by all cultures

c)

Gestures are not needed

d)

Gestures are defined uniquely by each culture

e)

Gestures are universal

14.

The disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life is referred to as:

a)

Culture shock

b)

Culture clash

c)

Cultural independency

d)

Cultural sickness

e)

Cultural dependency

15.

The philosophy of “Homo Ludens” by Johan Huizinga emphasizes:

a)

War as the foundation of culture

b)

Politics as the highest cultural form

c)

Economy as the root of culture

d)

Logic as the main human function

e)

Play as the basis of culture and civilization

16.

What is Al-Farabi best known for in the history of philosophy?

a)

Founding political theory

b)

Inventing the printing press

c)

Discovering algebra

d)

Synthesizing Greek philosophy with Islamic thought

e)

Writing only in poetry

17.

What is the title of Al-Farabi's most famous political work?

a)

The Republic

b)

The Perfect Soul

c)

The Virtuous City (al-Madina al-Fadila)

d)

The Path to Wisdom

e)

The Book of Justice

18.

Which of the following is a prominent symbol of modern Kazakh national identity?

a)

Tundra

b)

Dombrya

c)

Yurt

d)

Silk

e)

Golden Man (Altyn Adam)

19.

What is the traditional Kazakh string instrument often used in contemporary performances?

a)

Kyl-kobyz

b)

Balalaika

c)

Dombrya

d)

Komuz

e)

Oud

20.

Which city is considered the cultural and creative hub of modern Kazakhstan?

a)

Turkestan

b)

Atyrau

c)

Aktobe

d)

Shymkent

e)

Almaty

21.

The “Rukhani Zhangyru” program aims to:

a)

Modernize national identity through culture and education

b)

Open casinos

c)

Expand natural gas

d)

Promote agriculture

e)

Build more highways

22.

Which element is often used in modern Kazakh fashion design?

a)

Leather only

b)

Silk from China

c)

Wool from Europe

d)

Traditional ornaments and embroidery

e)

Denim only

23.

“The Mind of Primitive Man” was written by:

a)

Franz Boas

b)

Edward Tylor

c)

Bronislaw Malinowski

d)

Raymond Williams

e)

Stuart Hall

24.

Ernst Cassirer believed that humans are:

a)

Political animals

b)

Rational calculators

c)

Symbolic animals

d)

Power seekers

e)

Economic beings

25.

What is a “cultural code”?

a)

A genetic structure that determines culture

b)

A universal legal system

c)

A set of symbolic systems and meanings shared by a culture

d)

A computer program

e)

A scientific theory of biology

26.

A cultural code can best be described as:

a)

The rules of grammar

b)

The visual appearance of a culture

c)

A deep structure of meanings, myths, and values that influence behavior

d)

The climate of a region

e)

Religious texts only

27.

In media and communication studies, cultural codes are used to:

a)

Create scientific models

b)

Decode and analyze meaning in texts and media

c)

Set economic policies

d)

Interpret weather data

e)

Produce industrial goods

28.

Which of the following fields most frequently studies cultural codes?

a)

Chemistry

b)

Engineering

c)

Culturology and Anthropology

d)

Geometry

e)

Architecture

29.

The idea that “food is a communication system” comes from which approach?

a)

Political science

b)

Semiotics

c)

Astronomy

d)

Behavioral economics

e)

Pharmacology

30.

When someone misinterprets a cultural gesture, it may be due to:

a)

Language error

b)

Lack of education

c)

A misunderstanding of the cultural code

d)

Memory loss

e)

Technology failure

31.

Which concept best describes a community's general perception of the world and human existence?

a)

Legislation

b)

Worldview

c)

Geography

d)

Fashion

e)

Demographics

32.

How are ethos and worldview transmitted within a culture?

a)

Through media and education

b)

Through traditions and rituals

c)

Through language and communication

d)

Through religion and art

e)

All of the above

33.

What does the term “ethos” refer to in cultural studies?

a)

Economic structure

b)

A set of ethical norms and moral attitudes shared by a community

c)

The biological traits of a population

d)

A political ideology

e)

A form of entertainment

34.

Which of the following is an element of non-material culture?

a)

Architecture

b)

Language

c)

Tools

d)

Clothing

e)

Food

35.

What term refers to judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture?

a)

Multiculturalism

b)

Cultural relativism

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Cultural diffusion

e)

Enculturation

36.

What is the most commonly accepted definition of culture?

a)

Biological inheritance

b)

Technological advancement

c)

Shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group

d)

Economic system of a nation

e)

Physical environment

37.

Which studio has historically played a central role in producing Kazakh films?

a)

Studio Mosfilm

b)

Kazakhfilm

c)

Central Asia Pictures

d)

Steppe Studios

e)

Alatau Films

38.

What is the primary function of language in human society?

a)

Decoration

b)

Survival instinct

c)

Communication

d)

Genetic transfer

e)

Imitation

39.

What is non-verbal communication?

a)

Communication using language

b)

Communication without words

c)

Writing emails

d)

Grammar correction

e)

Silent reading

40.

Which of the following is NOT a component of verbal communication?

a)

Vocabulary

b)

Syntax

c)

Tone of voice

d)

Facial expressions

e)

Grammar

41.

What is digitalization in the context of culture?

a)

Using paper records for data storage

b)

Applying mathematical models to society

c)

The integration of digital technologies into cultural practices and institutions

d)

The destruction of traditional customs

e)

The development of agricultural tools

42.

Which of the following is an example of digital culture?

a)

Traditional dances

b)

Oral storytelling

c)

Social media content creation

d)

Folk art

e)

Religious rituals

43.

What does the term “digital divide” refer to?

a)

The separation of urban and rural areas

b)

The gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those who do not

c)

The difference between two cultures

d)

A global peace treaty

e)

Generational change in language

44.

Which of the following best illustrates global digital culture?

a)

A local newspaper

b)

Traditional pottery

c)

Viral internet memes

d)

Religious sermons

e)

National flags

45.

What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in digital culture?

a)

It is used only in factories

b)

It helps translate languages, create art, and analyze cultural data

c)

It replaces humans in sports

d)

It destroys internet access

e)

It prevents online learning

46.

Digital humanities refers to:

a)

A new religion

b)

Study of ancient tools

c)

The use of digital tools to study humanities disciplines

d)

Replacement of books with robots

e)

Natural sciences

47.

Which social media platform is known for its cultural influence globally?

a)

Telegram

b)

WhatsApp

c)

TikTok

d)

Excel

e)

Firefox

48.

Which technology is commonly used in the digital preservation of cultural sites?

a)

Steam engines

b)

Artificial intelligence

c)

3D scanning and virtual reality

d)

Typewriters

e)

Morse code

49.

Which of the following is an example of digital culture?

a)

Traditional dances

b)

Oral storytelling

c)

Social media content creation

d)

Folk art

e)

Religious rituals

50.

What is digitalization in the context of culture?

a)

Using paper records for data storage

b)

Applying mathematical models to society

c)

The integration of digital technologies into cultural practices and institutions

d)

The destruction of traditional customs

e)

The development of agricultural tools

51.

How has digitalization changed the way cultural heritage is preserved?

a)

It has reduced access to heritage

b)

It allows for digital archiving and wider dissemination

c)

It destroys historical records

d)

It prevents cultural exchange

e)

It limits international cooperation

52.

What is semiotics?

a)

The study of stars

b)

The study of historical facts

c)

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation

d)

The study of grammar rules

e)

The study of human anatomy

53.

Who is considered one of the founding fathers of modern semiotics?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Ferdinand de Saussure

d)

Albert Einstein

e)

Max Weber

54.

Which field most commonly uses semiotic analysis today?

a)

Physics

b)

Chemistry

c)

Media and cultural studies

d)

Mathematics

e)

Engineering

55.

In Peirce’s semiotics, what are the three types of signs?

a)

Natural, supernatural, artificial

b)

Icon, index, symbol

c)

Word, sound, image

d)

Denotation, connotation, myth

e)

Logical, poetic, emotional

56.

Which alphabet was historically used by early Turkic peoples?

a)

Latin

b)

Cyrillic

c)

Orkhon-Yenisei script (Old Turkic script)

d)

Arabic script only

e)

Greek script

57.

What is a defining characteristic of traditional Turkic culture?

a)

Sedentary farming lifestyle

b)

Maritime navigation

c)

Nomadic pastoralism

d)

Urban industrialization

e)

Slave-based economy

58.

What is the significance of the Orkhon inscriptions?

a)

Religious commandments

b)

Ancient Turkic legal codes

c)

The earliest known written records in a Turkic language

d)

Treaties with China

e)

Medical texts

59.

What does the word “Tengri” refer to in ancient Turkic beliefs?

a)

A type of garment

b)

A sacred book

c)

The sky deity or god of the heavens

d)

A battle strategy

e)

A mountain spirit

60.

What is a “yurt” in Turkic tradition?

a)

A royal title

b)

A traditional horse saddle

c)

A portable round tent used by nomads

d)

A sacred religious relic

e)

A musical instrument

61.

Which musical instrument is commonly found in Turkic folk culture?

a)

Violin

b)

Dombra

c)

Sitar

d)

Oud

e)

Harp

62.

What role did oral poetry and storytelling play in Turkic culture?

a)

It was mainly entertainment for children

b)

It was used to pass time during winter

c)

It preserved history, values, and traditions

d)

It replaced written language entirely

e)

It was imported from neighboring cultures

63.

The epic “Manas” is associated with which Turkic group?

a)

Uighurs

b)

Kazakhs

c)

Uzbeks

d)

Kyrgyz

e)

Tatars

64.

Which of the following empires was founded by a Turkic people?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Ottoman Empire

c)

Mongol Empire

d)

Han Dynasty

e)

Persian Empire

65.

Which religion had a strong influence on the Turkic peoples before the spread of Islam?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shamanism and Tengrism

d)

Buddhism only

e)

Confucianism

66.

Cultural hybridization refers to:

a)

The loss of national identity

b)

The merging of traditional and modern practices

c)

The rejection of technological advancements

d)

The revival of indigenous languages

e)

The political unification of states

67.

Which ancient philosopher was born in the territory of present Kazakhstan?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Al-Farabi

c)

Ibn Sina

d)

Descartes

e)

Confucius

68.

Which famous Kazakh poet and philosopher wrote “The Book of Words” (“Kara Sozder”)?

a)

Shakarim

b)

Saken Seifullin

c)

Abai Kunanbayev

d)

Al-Farabi

e)

Zhambyl Zhabayev

69.

What does the eagle on the Kazakh flag symbolize?

a)

War

b)

Power and freedom

c)

Religion

d)

Agriculture

e)

Peace

70.

Name Kazakh leader who led a major national-liberation uprising in the 19th century

a)

Ablai Khan

b)

Kenesary Kasymov

c)

Abulkhair Khan

d)

Kerey Khan

e)

Tole Bi

71.

The process of introducing an individual to culture, assimilating existing habits, norms, and values peculiar to a given culture is

a)

Habits

b)

Canon

c)

Inculturation

d)

Norms

e)

Values

72.

The system of values and norms of behavior characteristic of individual demographic, professional and other groups that does not fundamentally contradict the dominant culture is

a)

Norms

b)

Religion

c)

Canon

d)

Counterculture

e)

Subculture

73.

Mass culture is the culture of the masses (people)… so it is also known as

a)

Not popular

b)

Popular

c)

Subculture

d)

Elite

e)

Individual

74.

The project "Sacred Geography of Kazakhstan" was launched in

a)

2017

b)

2020

c)

2024

d)

2022

e)

2018

75.

The project "Cultural Heritage" was developed in 2003… The implementation of the program began in

a)

2009

b)

2010

c)

2007

d)

2004

e)

2006

76.

What is the name of Khodzha Akhmed Yasawi's famous work?

a)

Diwani-Hikmat (Compendium of Wisdom)

b)

Blessed knowledge

c)

History

d)

Religion

e)

Royal wisdom

77.

Name the major researcher who traveled to Altai, Semirechye, and Central Asia.

a)

Semenov-Tian-Shansky

b)

Radlov

c)

Velyaminov-Zernov

d)

Dobrossmyslov

e)

Makovetsky

78.

Who composed the music for Altynsarin’s poem “Kel, balalar, okylyq”?

a)

Zhaya Musa

b)

Birzhan sal

c)

Akan-sere

d)

Ykylas

e)

Mayra

79.

The founder of the lyrical direction in dombra music is:

a)

Kurmangazy

b)

Tattimbet

c)

Dauletkerey

d)

Ykylas

e)

Birzhan

80.

What is the basis of the Kazakh reverence for ancestors?

a)

the cult of ancestors

b)

belief in the protection of aruak (spirits)

c)

unconditional respect for elders

d)

filial duty

e)

sense of duty

81.

What is a characteristic feature of Kazakh society?

a)

complex intra-ethnic structure

b)

belonging to a specific clan (ru)

c)

significance of social status of an individual

d)

complex structure of tribal organization

e)

presence of a heroic ancestor

82.

Which of the following does NOT belong to women’s crafts among Kazakhs?

a)

embroidery

b)

carpet weaving

c)

braiding/weaving

d)

wood carving

e)

applique decoration

83.

The spread of Islam in Kazakhstan began in which century?

a)

8th century

b)

5th century BCE

c)

10th century

d)

11th century

e)

6th century

84.

The archaeologist who discovered the “Golden Man” of the Sak period:

a)

Akishev, Issyk

b)

Argymbayev, Almaty

c)

Kopylov, Talgar

d)

Mukanova, Aktobe

e)

an archaeologist who concealed his name

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