Concepts of Culture — Quiz Answers

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Sort each cultural trait by whether it describes the culture of people in Nigeria or Sweden.

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ethnically heterogeneous,half Muslim and half Christian,many languages|ethnically homogeneous,largely Protestant Christian,one main language

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Sort the characteristics by whether they relate to all cultural regions or only to cultural hearths.

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have shared characteristics,are not determined solely by political borders|exert great influence around the world,give rise to major global trends

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A point of view is a particular way of thinking about something. What is an example of cultural identity influencing a point of view?

A
A belief in the sacred nature of physical places and elements encourages efforts at environmental conservation.
B
Competition for jobs, housing, and other resources fosters distrust and resentment among distinct ethnic groups.
C
Interaction through travel and trade results in a blending of language, religion, and ways of life.
D
Warm climate, fertile soil, and other physical features promote a traditional diet based on certain food crops.
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How do subcultures differ from traditional or mainstream cultures?

A
Subcultures embrace values and beliefs that differ significantly from those of the broader culture.
B
Subcultures share long-lasting rituals and practices of regions to preserve culture.
C
Subcultures represent the majority view of how people should behave in society.
D
Subcultures create unique ways of life and make a complete break from the rest of society.
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Drag and drop each definition to match it to the correct term.

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an unwritten rule of behavior expected among a group of people|shared beliefs, values, practices, material goods, styles, and other ways of life of a group of people|the way a person identifies with a group that shares similar beliefs, traditions, and ways of life|a learned element such as art, music, clothing, language, religion, or a way of life shared by a group of people

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Drag and drop each term to match it to the correct term.

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cultural region|cultural hearth|ethnicity

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Which qualities define a cultural region?

A
a wealth of customs, foods, and ideas that interest people throughout the world
B
established political borders recognized by people within and outside a region
C
common physical factors such as vegetation, climate, and land and water features
D
shared characteristics such as ethnicities, languages, histories, traditions, and religions

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