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Culture Quiz , Quizzes of Anthropology

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Culture!Quiz!
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Name(s) / Block: ______________________________ Mr. Huesken 11 th Grade Honors World History

Culture Quiz

( 25 points total)

DO NO WRITE ON THIS SECTION OF THE TEST

Multiple Choice (Part I) DIRECTIONS – Please answer the following multiple-­‐choice questions with the best possible answer. No answer will be used more than once. (12 points total)

  1. We have spent a lot of time talking about some of the dangers to be aware of when studying culture. One of the major pitfalls of this is developing the belief that your culture is racially superior to another. What is that danger called? a. Segregation b. Racism c. Stereotyping d. Ethnocentrism
  2. When studying different areas of the world, it is important to have an idea of a particular regions culture before continuing. But, how do we define “culture”? a. A particular person’s lifestyle b. A delicious desert from Oregon Dairy c. All the elements that make up a society or civilization d. A particular segment that has interesting values
  3. Anthropology is one of the main areas that helps us to analyze and interpret different cultures from around the world. But what is anthropology the study of? a. Creationism b. Government c. Mankind d. Culture
  1. Anthropology really started to come into its own in the 1800’s due to a rise in the public’s questions as to where do we (human beings) as a species come from. What British scientist developed a theory as to the evolution of man that is still very hotly debated today? a. Charles Darwin b. William Graham Sumner c. Robert Levy d. Gregory Beatson
  2. The cultural element of religion is probably of the most important parts of the study of culture available to researches and also one of the most controversial. What is one of the functions of religion, within a particular culture or society? a. To help generate money and prestige for certain segments of society b. To provide reassurance and unite to a community c. To try and answer questions and provide morals d. To educate people and care for the sick and outcasts of society
  3. There are many motivators or reasons as to why people engage in acts of ethnocentrism. Which of the following explanations is one of the major reasons why people engage in acts of ethnocentrism that we talked about in class? a. People participate in ethnocentric behavior to fit into a particular group b. Ethnocentric behavior comes out of a lack of understanding of other cultures or a genuine fear of outsiders c. Young people participate in ethnocentric behavior because they see their friends participating in ethnocentric behavior and they want to be accepted d. Workers participate in ethnocentric behavior because of a poor economy and the need for a scapegoat
  4. When talking about the Seven (7) Elements of Culture, the element of Arts and Literature emphasizes a culture’s ability to express itself. Which of the following is NOT one of the examples of Arts and Literature that we talked about in class? a. Painting b. Architecture c. Weaving d. Dance

Multiple Choice (Part II) DIRECTIONS – Match the appropriate element of culture that you think is best represented by the image seen below. Letters can be used more than once (8 points total)

  1. C
  2. A
  3. E
  4. B

17. D

18. F

19. G

20. C

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a) Government e) Economy

b) Religion f) Language

c) Arts & Literature g) Social Organization

d) Customs & Traditions