Exploring Culture-Unit Test Study

The language of Afrikaans was influenced by all of the following languages except __________. A. Dutch B. African languages C. American Indian languages D. English

C. American Indian languages

Polytheism, reincarnation, and following a path to a better life are all tenets of __________. A. Christianity B. Nirvana C. Hinduism D. Islam

C. Hinduism

The English language is part of which language family? A. Alatic B. Dravidan C. Indo-European D. Khoisan

C. Indo-European

The Tuareg culture exhibits a combination of __________. A. African and Christian traditions B. African and Jewish traditions C. Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions D. American Indian and Christian traditions

C. Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions

Which of the following lists the correct order in which the three religions were founded, from oldest to newest? A. Judaism, Islam, Christianity B. Islam, Christianity, Judaism C. Judaism, Christianity, Islam D. Christianity, Judaism, Islam

C. Judaism, Christianity, Islam

What was the most important reason the city of Boston chose to fill in much of their swampy land and coastal areas? A. Swamps are breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease-bearing insects. B. The original peninsula was prone to flooding. C. More land was needed for its growing population. D. The harbor was inaccessible under the original layout.

C. More land was needed for its growing population.

Why did so many Native American peoples adopt Christianity in Latin America during the 1500s? A. Missionaries joined Native American tribes and encouraged them to convert. B. Many Native Americans married Spanish colonists and adopted the religion of their husbands and wives. C. The pope required that the Spanish monarchs make the conversion of native peoples to Christianity a priority during colonization. D. Native Americans wanted to increase their ability to trade with the Spanish colonists, and saw religion as a way to achieve that aim.

C. The pope required that the Spanish monarchs make the conversion of native peoples to Christianity a priority during colonization.

The "Middle Belt" describes the __________. A. spread of Islam through the Middle East and North Africa B. physical line dividing Ireland into north and south C. imaginary line dividing Nigeria into north and south D. blending of traditional African beliefs with the Islamic faith

C. imaginary line dividing Nigeria into north and south

A culture made of a group of people in a particular region or location with shared customs, values, traits, and experiences that are easily identified is called A. popular culture. B. national culture. C. local culture. D. subculture.

C. local culture.

Which of the following is not included in the Christian Bible? A. books from the Torah B. other Jewish writings not contained in the Torah C. the first three books of the Qur'an D. the New Testament

C. the first three books of the Qur'an

The number of languages spoken worldwide is between __________. A. 2,000 and 3,000 B. 3,000 and 4,000 C. 4,000 and 5,000 D. 5,000 and 6,000

D. 5,000 and 6,000

The best way to describe language divergence is as __________. A. the loss of a language because of lack of use B. the creation of new language out of two or more languages C. the loss of a two distinct languages when they blend into one D. the breakup of a language into dialects and distinct languages

D. the breakup of a language into dialects and distinct languages

The term "Diaspora" refers to __________. A. the break of Christianity with Judaism B. the blending of Jewish and Muslim traditions C. the spread of Islam to southern Europe and western Asia D. the spread of Judaism through the Middle East and southern Europe

D. the spread of Judaism through the Middle East and southern Europe

Despite external influences, cultures don't change. True and False

False

Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy. True or False

True

Language shapes culture, and culture shapes language. True or False

True

Religion is a set of devoutly followed beliefs that often explain the creation of the universe and the nature of human existence. True or False

True

As a religious faith, Candomblé appropriates beliefs from both __________. A. African faiths and Catholicism B. Hinduism and Catholicism C. Hinduism and Islam D. Buddhism and Catholicism

A. African faiths and Catholicism

African slaves who were brought to the New World adopted the religious practices of the __________. A. Christians B. Hindus C. Jews D. Muslims

A. Christians

Which statement best summarizes the process of cultural sharing? A. Cultures change over time as groups pass their values to other groups and adopt practices of other groups. B. Culture is best defined as the values of a group of people, which do not change over time and are not shared with others. C. Cultures only change by force, when one group imposes its values and ideas on others. D. Cultural differences became indistinguishable by the beginning of the 21st century.

A. Cultures change over time as groups pass their values to other groups and adopt practices of other groups.

Cultural characteristics that are spread by mass media like movies and television are examples of cultural __________. A. diffusion B. assimilation C. appropriation D. accommodation

A. diffusion

The spreading of soccer around the world is an example of cultural __________. A. diffusion B. acculturation C. assimilation D. appropriation

A. diffusion

Which is a characteristic of popular culture? A. quick to change its commonalities... B. defined by region or location. C. practiced by a homogeneous group of people. D. defined by existing within the dominant culture.

A. quick to change its commonalities..

Why does cultural diffusion happen more quickly today than in previous centuries? A. Early humans were not as interested in sharing their culture as they are today. B. Advancements in transportation and communication make it easier to spread culture. C. All cultures around the world are very similar, making acculturation easier. D. Fewer people are interested in assimilation today than in the past.

B. Advancements in transportation and communication make it easier to spread culture.

Which of the following characteristics is not shared by the faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam? A. Abraham is an important figure in all three religions. B. All three are polytheistic religions. C. Holy texts in all three religions describe many similar events, figures, and stories. D. The city of Jerusalem is a holy site in all three faiths.

B. All three are polytheistic religions.

Which of the following religions is practiced by the largest percentage of the world's population? A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism

B. Christianity

Conflict between __________ has been raging in Nigeria since 1999. A. Jews and Muslims B. Christians and Muslims C.Jews and Christians D.Muslims and Hindus

B. Christians and Muslims

Which of the following statements best describes changes to the culture of the Inuit people? A. Traditions have remained unchanged for hundreds of years. B. Many traditions remain unchanged, but others have been modernized. C. Traditional culture has been completely replaced by popular culture. D. It is impossible to tell the difference between traditional and modern cultures.

B. Many traditions remain unchanged, but others have been modernized.

In what geographic region were both Buddhism and Hinduism founded? A. Western Europe B. South Asia C. North America D. the Middle East

B. South Asia

Why is it significant that the name "Tuareg" may have been derived from the Arabic word meaning "abandoned by Allah"? A. This illustrates the religious tension in the region and the battle for believers waging along the "Middle Belt." B. This shows what more traditional North African Arabs may think of the way the Tuareg blend Islam with traditional African religions. C. This isn't signficiant, because it ignores more important elements of Tuareg culture, such as the blue-colored clothing and the salt trade. D. North African governments use this as a means to discriminate against the Tuareg people.

B. This shows what more traditional North African Arabs may think of the way the Tuareg blend Islam with traditional African religions.

The Torah consists of five books that include __________. A. the Islamic book of prayer B. a compilation of Judaic law C. writings of all Jewish prophets D. the first books of the Qur'an

B. a compilation of Judaic law

Tuareg men wear a veil (tagelmust) for all of the following reasons, except __________. A. as protection against windstorms B. because Sharia law dictates that Muslim men must wear veils C. to ward off evil spirits D. for hygienic and moral purposes

B. because Sharia law dictates that Muslim men must wear veils

Quebecois French __________. A. is a dialect of Haitian French B. diverged from Parisian French C. was the precursor to Parisian French D. is not recognized by Canada as a language

B. diverged from Parisian French

In Candomblé, orixás are __________. A. rituals performed to honor the gods B. lesser deities with individual personalities who serve the all-powerful god Olodumare C. priests and priestesses who preside over rituals D. dancers whose bodies gods use to communicate with other humans

B. lesser deities with individual personalities who serve the all-powerful god Olodumare

Languages are grouped into families based on __________. A. age, compexity, and size B. origin, sound, and words C. history, geography, and word length D. age, alphabet, and origin

B. origin, sound, and words

Ethnic neighborhoods most often form in order to __________. A. separate one ethnic culture from other ethnic groups B. support new immigrants in a new location and preserve cultural heritage C. prevent the cultural assimilation of new immigrants D. make government services more available to new immigrants

B. support new immigrants in a new location and preserve cultural heritage

The best way to describe language convergence is as __________. A. the loss of a language because of lack of use B. the creation of a new language out of two or more languages C. the loss of two distinct languages when they blend into one D. the breakup of a language into dialects and distinct languages

B. the creation of a new language out of two or more languages

Approximately _____ different languages are spoken in Africa. A. 10 B. 100 C. 1,000 D. 10,000

C. 1,000

Which of the following beliefs is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism? A. Life is suffering. B. Craving causes suffering. C. There will be no other Torah. D. Follow the Eightfold Path to end suffering.

C. There will be no other Torah.

Haitian Creole developed through the process of language __________. A. divergence B. emergence C. convergence D. transvergence

C. convergence

Which of the following statements about language in Canada is true? A. Canada requires all people to speak English. B. Canada requires all people to speak French. C. Canada requires all people to speak both English and French. D. Canada's government wants to preserve French within the province of Quebec.

D. Canada's government wants to preserve French within the province of Quebec.

In Buddhism, the __________ provides a set of concepts to improve life and reach enlightenment. A. Torah B. Bible C. Qur'an D. Eightfold Path

D. Eightfold Path

Which of the following people is responsible for making the Christian faith the official religion of the Roman Empire? A. Pope John Paul I B. Emperor Justinian C. Julius Caesar D. Emperor Constantine

D. Emperor Constantine

Which of the following statements about the development of language over time is true? A. Languages remain static and unchanging over time. B. Languages can be influenced by internal forces but are rarely affected by outside cultures. C. Most people who speak the same language have identical vocabulary and pronunciation, no matter where they live. D. Languages are always changing and are influenced by trade, communication, and migration.

D. Languages are always changing and are influenced by trade, communication, and migration.

Which of the following statements about the causes of the violence in Nigeria is false? A. Corruption in the democratic government has created problems that have resulted in violence. B. Despite being one of the world's fastest-growing economies, there is an uneven distribution of wealth, high poverty rates, and high unemployment, all of which have contributed to tensions and violent actions. C. Violence is often the result of secular issues. D. Religious differences are the only cause of violence.

D. Religious differences are the only cause of violence.

What is a dialect? A. a language that is becoming extinct B. a significant addition to the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language C. a significant deletion of the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language D. a set of small variations in the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language

D. a set of small variations in the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language

What was the original cause of the split between Shia and Sunni Muslims within Islam? A. disagreement over the role of women in Islamic society B. disagreement over interpretations of the Qur'an C. disagreement over the role of religion in government D. disagreement over who should lead the faith

D. disagreement over who should lead the faith

Popular culture is practiced by a diverse and __________ group of people. A. small B. well-educated C. homogeneous D. heterogeneous

D. heterogeneous

Which of the following is not a result of language convergence? A. Haitian Creole B. pidgin languages C. linguas franca D. new dialects

D. new dialects

Appropriation is best described as the process by which __________. A. two different cultures trade customs B. one aspect of a culture is spread to another group C. two similar cultures merge and adopt common customs D. one culture adopts features from a nearby culture for its own benefit

D. one culture adopts features from a nearby culture for its own benefit