APHUG Unit 2 (kahoot) Culture

The musical styles of reggae and ska, along with religion of Rastafarianism, have origins in A. Jamaica B. Ethiopia C. The United States D. Trinidad

A. Jamaica

Which of the following religions is an ethnic religion? A. Judaism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Buddhism

A. Judaism

7. What part of the Himalayas are the Buddhists in? A. North B. South C. West D. Southeast

A. North

Which one of these inaccurately describes a house in Madagascar? A. The bed faces the South side. B.The main door is on the West. C. The bed is placed against the East. D. The NE corner is the most sacred

A. The bed faces the South side.

5. Which of these 3 groups does not live in insolation despite being close to others? A. Animists B. Hindus C. Muslims D. Jews

D. Jews

What two areas are the hearths of the world's five primary religions? A. Southwest Asia and Northern Africa B. Southern India and Eastern China C. Eastern China and Southern Europe D. Northern India and Southwest Asia

D. Northern India and Southwest Asia

In what ways does building materials influence culture? A. good reflection of heritage B. current fashion and functional needs C. impact of Environment D. all the above

D. all the above

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today primarily because of A. assimilation in host countries. B. contagious diffusion. C. relocation diffusion. D. high birth rates.

D. high birth rates.

By 2050, approximately ______ of Americans will consider themselves "White alone, non-Hispanic." a. 40% b. 70% c. 60% d. 20%

a. 40%

Jerusalem is considered a holy place by all the following religions EXCEPT a. Animism b. Protestantism c. Catholicism d. Judaism

a. Animism

How are local cultures constantly redefining themselves? a. Based on interactions with other cultures b. By changing societal standards c. By switching religions d. By changing the official language

a. Based on interactions with other cultures

Minarets are prominent in the architecture associated with which of the following religions? a. Islam b. Hinduism c. Christianity d. Buddhism

a. Islam

Which of the following is the best example of folk culture? a. Producing rocking chairs using traditional means b. Listening to your I-pod c. Creating web pages d. Eating at McDonald's

a. Producing rocking chairs using traditional means

What language is known as the lingua franca of Eastern Africa? a. Swahili b. English c. Hindi d. Zulu

a. Swahili

In India the breaking of a dowry contract may lead to a. a beating or killing of the wife (dowry death). b. a marriage annulment. c. lawsuits. d. out-migration of Indian couples.

a. a beating or killing of the wife (dowry death).

Groups in Northern Ireland and gangs in major U.S. cities create "exclusive" areas by a. graffiti demarcating territories. b. creating coded language. c. Jim Crow laws. d. street names

a. graffiti demarcating territories.

In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris, New York, and Milan are referred to as a. hearths b. world cities c. local cultures d. trade cities

a. hearths

The ________ of a group of people includes the things they construct. a. material culture b. folk culture c. pop culture d. nomenclature

a. material culture

The systematic study of the origin and meaning of place names is called a. toponymy b. lexicography c. deep reconstruction d. commodification

a. toponymy

Dialects are most often marked by actual differences in a. vocabulary b. accents c. cadence d. pronunciation

a. vocabulary

What percentage of the world's languages are expected to die out within the next century? a. 50 b. 90 c. 25 d. 75

b. 90

All of the following are branches or denominations of Islam EXCEPT a. Shia b. Hinduism c. Sunni d. Sufism

b. Hinduism

The identity of mestizos in Latin America is a mixture of culture and heritage from a. Africans and Native Americans b. Native Americans and Europeans c. Asians and Africans d. Europeans and Africans

b. Native Americans and Europeans

Parts of South Africa and Zimbabwe have become demographically feminized due to a. high rates of male AIDS deaths. b. migration of males to urban and mining jobs. c. high female child birth rate. d. developing open democratic societies.

b. migration of males to urban and mining jobs.

Ethnicity is a dynamic phenomena and ethnic identity is greatly affected by a. attitude and prejudice. b. scale and place. c. race and language. d. racial genetics.

b. scale and place.

Which religion is the largest universalizing religion in the world today? a. Hinduism b. Islam c. Christianity d. buddhism

c. Christianity

People in a local place mediate and alter regional, national, and global processes called a. Globalization b. Acculturation c. Glocalization d. Diffusion

c. Glocalization

Which type of home would best represent traditional architecture? a. Victorian b. postmodern c. Log home d. Tudor

c. Log home

In many parts of Latin America, particularly Brazil, racial classification is really a ________ placement. a. genetic b. national c. class d. religious

c. class

Regional variation in the appearance of humans in clustered populations probably results from a. changes in societal norms. b. wars that kept populations separated. c. development of populations on different continents. d. a long history of adaptation to different environments.

c. development of populations on different continents.

A geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs is called a/an a. international border b. cultural boundary c. isogloss d. sound shift

c. isogloss

By 1990, all of the regions showed rising female employment except a. eastern Europe. b. Sub-Saharan Africa. c. Middle and South America. d. Asia

d. Asia

Which of the following is the best example of folk food? a. Pizza in the United States b. McDonald's French fries in Germany c. KFC in China d. Blowfish in Japan

d. Blowfish in Japan

Which religion allows its adherents to follow other religions simultaneously? a. Judaism b. Islam c. Hinduism d. Buddhism

d. Buddhism

The largest religion in the world in terms of total numbers professing to follow the religion a. Hinduism b. Judaism c. Islam d. Christianity

d. Christianity

Buddhism's hearth was a. Japan b. China c. Israel d. India

d. India

Where is one of the hearths of country music? a. Montgomery, Alabama b. Galveston, Texas c. Atlanta, Georgia d. Nashville, Tennessee

d. Nashville, Tennessee

Which 3 countries are the largest in television industry? a. Canada, Belgium, Australia b. England, China, Brazil c. Kenya, India, Mexico d. USA, Japan, England

d. USA, Japan, England

In technically advanced societies there is likely to be a. a standard dialect. b. standard pronunciation. c. many basic languages. d. a standard language.

d. a standard language.

Buying a Native American styled dream catcher at a Wal-Mart store would be an example of a. popular culture. b. cultural persistence. c. assimilation d. cultural appropriation.

d. cultural appropriation.

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of Folk Culture? A. Tibetan Monks staying in isolation. B. Himalayan Art C. Numerous fast food chains promoting samelessness. D. Traditional agricultural practices.

C. Numerous fast food chains promoting samelessness.

In MDCs clothing most often reflects A. Sports and Religion B. Personality and Style C. Occupation and income D. All of the above

C. Occupation and income

According to Fred Kniffen, folk housing was a good reflection of A. religious beliefs and practices. B. the demands for economic efficiency. C. cultural heritage, fashion, functions, and the environment. D. technological advancements of the 17th and 18th centuries.

C. cultural heritage, fashion, functions, and the environment.

8. In Thailand people sleep with their heads facing the... A. North B. South C. West D. East

D. East

Where is internet access not limited? A. Latin America B. Canada C. Africa D. Asia

B. Canada

2. How did the Amish diffuse their folk culture? A. Intraregional Migration B. Interregional Migration C. International Migration D. Intersectional Migration

B. Interregional Migration

6. Folk society includes all except... A. Farmers B. Technology C. Hand tool D. Animal Power

B. Technology

11. Why were jeans so important to Russians during the Soviet Union? A. Symbolized power B. The government did not import many goods such as jeans. C. Showed a youthful status and jeans were highly valued. D. Russian hats smell like vodka

B. The government did not import many goods such as jeans.

How have Dutch farmers adapted the physical environment? A. They only grow certain crops B. They wear wooden shoes C. They don't farm D. None of the above

B. They wear wooden shoes

What is the uniform for business executives and bureaucrats around the world? A. Traditional Clothing depending on where the executive is from B. Western Business Suits C. Versace Apparel D. White button up shirt with slacks (Tie is opptional)

B. Western Business Suits

23. A global religion founded on the principle of polytheism is A. Judaism B. Zoroastrianism C. Hinduism D. Islam

C. Hinduism

3. Which one of these animals have not been endangered due to cultural demands for their skins? A. Lynx B. Whale C. Koala D. Kangaroo

C. Koala

12. An example of a taboo is...? A. Wearing famous fashion brands B. The Vietnamese sleeping facing East C. Muslims eating pork D. Going to school everyday

C. Muslims eating pork

The Creole culture found in and around the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico is a mix of A. Anglo-American and Mexican B. European, Asian, and Native American C. Native American, African, and European D. Native American and Asian

C. Native American, African, and European