Copy of Culture Pre-Test (12/1/2023)

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25 questions

Instructions

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Read the questions and answer choices carefully.  Think about what you were taught in class.

Language, Clothing, Architecture, Transportation, etc.....are examples of.....

ways humans communicate

traits that are used to define culture

traits that humans pass down from generation to generation

current issues in countries today

Which example best shows how cultural borrowing has changed another world culture in a negative way?

In the past, Americans in Japan played baseball; whereas, the Japanese had never played baseball.  In 2010, a Japanese Little League baseball team won the World Series.

During the 1950's most of the remaining German population had relocated to other countries, bringing new cultural experiences to the new areas.

In recent years, McDonalds chain restaurants have opened thousands of stores around China, causing many familu owned restaurants to go out of business.

The Mexican population of the United States has a tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Day of the Dead.

A person new to a culturelearns about his new way of life, and begins to live just like everyone else in that culture. This sequence best describes the process of......

cultural Borrowing

assimilation

culture traits

cultural diversity

What is the meaning of cultural diffusion?

Destruction of culture

Creating new culture

Ignoring other cultures

Sharing and spreading of cultural aspects

What is an example of cultural diffusion?

Chinese food popularity in America

Continued tradition of Halloween in America

Democrats gathering in America

Increased number of fast food restaurants in America

What might accelerate the process of cultural diffusion?

Geographic isolation

Cultural preservation

Political conflicts

Technological advancement

What can be a result of cultural diffusion?

Elimination of original culture

Cultural stagnation

Cultural degradation

Integration of new cultural practices

What form of communication may have influenced this dress?

Which of the following can be classified as pop culture?

Popular music

Traditional rituals

History textbooks

Religious ceremonies

Where can instances of pop culture typically be found?

Legislative meetings

Scientific research papers

Law textbooks

On social media platforms

What is a main characteristic of pop culture?

It changes over time

It is based on ancient traditions

It is universally accepted

It is static and unchanging

Which of the following is a valid example of pop culture?

The Code of Hammurabi

The theory of evolution

Schubert’s Symphony No. 8

A trending TikTok dance

What is an example of folk culture?

Wearing Nike sneakers

Amish community lifestyle

Using the internet

New York City lifestyle

Which of the following can be an example of a folk culture cuisine?

Homebrewed sake in Japan

McDonald's Big Mac

Starbucks Coffee

KFC Fried Chicken

Which is an aspect of folk culture?

Social media influencers

Streaming services

Global fashion trends

Traditional dances

How is folk culture primarily spread?

Through generations within families

Through mass media

At schools

Via the internet

What are Traditions

Customs and activities passed down from families, communities and ethnicities.

What does 'culture' typically refer to in geographic and social studies context?

Clothing styles in various countries

Shared beliefs, values and practices of a specific group

All societal norms around the world

Popular music and arts

What are cultural traditions generally based on?

Geographic location

Economic systems

Population Size

Shared histories and beliefs of a group

What does 'ethnic group' refers to in terms of culture?

People living in the same city

People sharing similar physical traits

People sharing a distinctive culture and language

People originating from the same continent

How is 'folk culture' typically transmitted from one generation to the next?

Through government regulations

Through formal education

Through oral traditions and practices

By means of social media

What is considered the oldest cultural hearth in the world?

Mesopotamia

India

Egypt

China

Which cultural hearth is located in the Andean region of South America?

Indus Valley

Mesoamerica

Nile Valley

Yellow River

Where are the seven ancient cultural hearths located?

Africa and Europe

Europe and Americas

Asia and Europe

Asia, Africa, and Americas

What geographical feature is NOT commonly associated with cultural hearths?

Rivers

Deserts

Valleys

Fertile lands

Language, Clothing, Architecture, Transportation, etc.....are examples of.....

ways humans communicate

traits that are used to define culture

traits that humans pass down from generation to generation

current issues in countries today

Which example best shows how cultural borrowing has changed another world culture in a negative way?

In the past, Americans in Japan played baseball; whereas, the Japanese had never played baseball.  In 2010, a Japanese Little League baseball team won the World Series.

During the 1950's most of the remaining German population had relocated to other countries, bringing new cultural experiences to the new areas.

In recent years, McDonalds chain restaurants have opened thousands of stores around China, causing many familu owned restaurants to go out of business.

The Mexican population of the United States has a tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo and Day of the Dead.

A person new to a culturelearns about his new way of life, and begins to live just like everyone else in that culture.  This sequence best describes the process of......

cultural Borrowing

assimilation

culture traits

cultural diversity

What is the meaning of cultural diffusion?

Destruction of culture

Creating new culture

Ignoring other cultures

Sharing and spreading of cultural aspects

What is an example of cultural diffusion?

Chinese food popularity in America

Continued tradition of Halloween in America

Democrats gathering in America

Increased number of fast food restaurants in America

What might accelerate the process of cultural diffusion?

Geographic isolation

Cultural preservation

Political conflicts

Technological advancement

What can be a result of cultural diffusion?

Elimination of original culture

Cultural stagnation

Cultural degradation

Integration of new cultural practices

Which of the following can be classified as pop culture?

Popular music

Traditional rituals

History textbooks

Religious ceremonies

Where can instances of pop culture typically be found?

Legislative meetings

Scientific research papers

Law textbooks

On social media platforms

What is a main characteristic of pop culture?

It changes over time

It is based on ancient traditions

It is universally accepted

It is static and unchanging

Which of the following is a valid example of pop culture?

The Code of Hammurabi

The theory of evolution

Schubert’s Symphony No. 8

A trending TikTok dance

What is an example of folk culture?

Wearing Nike sneakers

Amish community lifestyle

Using the internet

New York City lifestyle

Which of the following can be an example of a folk culture cuisine?

Homebrewed sake in Japan

McDonald's Big Mac

Starbucks Coffee

KFC Fried Chicken

Which is an aspect of folk culture?

Social media influencers

Streaming services

Global fashion trends

Traditional dances

How is folk culture primarily spread?

Through generations within families

Through mass media

At schools

Via the internet

What does 'culture' typically refer to in geographic and social studies context?

Clothing styles in various countries

Shared beliefs, values and practices of a specific group

All societal norms around the world

Popular music and arts

What are cultural traditions generally based on?

Geographic location

Economic systems

Population Size

Shared histories and beliefs of a group

What does 'ethnic group' refers to in terms of culture?

People living in the same city

People sharing similar physical traits

People sharing a distinctive culture and language

People originating from the same continent

How is 'folk culture' typically transmitted from one generation to the next?

Through government regulations

Through formal education

Through oral traditions and practices

By means of social media

What is considered the oldest cultural hearth in the world?

Mesopotamia

India

Egypt

China

Which cultural hearth is located in the Andean region of South America?

Indus Valley

Mesoamerica

Nile Valley

Yellow River

Where are the seven ancient cultural hearths located?

Africa and Europe

Europe and Americas

Asia and Europe

Asia, Africa, and Americas

What geographical feature is NOT commonly associated with cultural hearths?

Rivers

Deserts

Valleys

Fertile lands