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Exploring Culture: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender — Unit test Answers

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Which of the following is not a result of language convergence?

A
Haitian Creole
B
pidgin languages
C
linguas franca
D
new dialects
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Explain where Buddhism originated and how it spread.

Answer:

Buddhism originated in ancient India, in the region where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, lived and taught. It spread through the work of missionaries and Buddhist rulers such as Ashoka, and along trade routes including the Silk Road. Over time it reached Sri Lanka, Central Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, where it developed into different traditions.

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Explain what is meant by "race." What does it mean to say that race is socially constructed?

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Which of the following ideas is not part of most Hindu beliefs?

A
a belief in Brahman
B
a belief in reincarnation
C
a belief in the Eightfold Path
D
a desire to be free from the cycle of births and deaths
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Compare and contrast how we define ourselves with how we define other people.

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Which of the following events is most likely to occur in a matrilineal society?

A
All property is inherited by the oldest son upon the death of his father.
B
Women change their last names when they marry.
C
Children take the last names of their mothers.
D
Men hold all positions of power.

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