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Culture Exam Review
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1
In a democracy, who votes for the leaders?
the people of the society
No one votes, the power is is hereditary
a group of 10 respected elders
No one votes, the power is taken through force.
2
Why do we study culture?
To understand how modern technology has evolved
To learn how people migrated to North America
To observe the personalities of siblings in a family
To learn why people live the way they do
3
What term that means items are difficult to get or acquire
consumer
scarcity
quota
profit margin
4
Institutions are organized systems that are developed to satisfy people's needs
False
True
5
Cultural Diffusion is
the main difference between two cultures
the isolation of culture due to geography
the spread of culture from one place to another
the individuality of a specific culture
6
What is the primary concern of a government?
To promote a certain religion for people to believe in
To make sure a family is traditional
To provide protection to the people
To change the environment to prevent global warming
7
What term means that an item that is difficult to aquire?
scarce/scarcity
consumer
quota
profit margin
8
When a culture is isolated by geography such as mountains it remains
easier to expand
nuclear
distinct (unique)
easily adaptable
9
Making a rude comment about Asian cultures eating food with chopsticks instead of a spoon and fork is an example of
Understanding
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
Assimilation
10
Which economic system makes just enough to get by?
Command
Traditional
Market
11
A market economic system operates
on the exchange between buyers and sellers
when the the government controls everything
when stronger people take what they need from the weak in order to survive
12
What type of economic system can anyone start a business in?
Command
Market
Traditional
13
The people have the most power in what type of government?
Dictatorship
Democratic
Monarchy
14
Which economic system practices subsistence?
Market
Traditional
Command
15
In our world we see McDonalds in California and in China. This is an example of
Racism
Independence
Cultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
16
Which economic system would control which type of business Mr. Darby can open up on Main Street?
Market
Command
Traditional
17
Which economic system enforces the use of quotas?
Command
Traditional
Market
18
Which choice is not a universal culture practice?
Giving gifts, greeting people
Making houses
Marriage
Killing members of your tribe in a time of crisis
19
A market economy relies on supply and demand
True
False
20
Which economic system would allow Mr. Darby to open up a shoe store on Main Street?
Market
Traditional
Command
21
All choices are characteristics of a traditional economic system except
Elders are respected for their wisdom and experience
Guided by supply and demand
Technology is resisted
Decisions are based upon what has always been done
22
Why would a culture change over a period of 100 years?
The rise monotheism
Increased racism
Rapid increase in climate change
Development of technology
23
Country that has a leader who gained power through force has a
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Republic
Democracy
24
Which type of economic system would rely primarily on subsistence farming, and herding to survive?
Traditional
Command
Market
25
When a government censors its people it can be considered a
totalitarian government
monarchy with a King
republic
democracy
26
Culture is called "the blueprint for living" because
It explains how humans are all the same
It is determined on our genetics
It provides structure that influnces society
It determines the type of job offered to the members of a society
27
Which type of economic system is Controlled by the government?
Command
Market
Traditional
28
In a democracy, the most essential element is
Having more than one political party
The free election process (voting)
A group of 10 people in charge making all of the decisions
Having one leader in charge
29
Christianity, Islam, Judiasm, Buddism and Hinduism are all organized religions
False
True
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A nuclear family is
Your immediate family such as your mom,dad,sister,brother.
Your extended family such as your aunt,uncle,cousin, grandparent.
