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1
Dialects are most often marked by actual differences in
cadence
vocabulary
pronunciation
accents
2
Regional variation in the appearance of humans in clustered populations probably results from
wars that kept populations separated.
changes in societal norms.
development of populations on different continents.
a long history of adaptation to different environments.
3
In technically advanced societies there is likely to be
many basic languages.
a standard dialect.
a standard language.
standard pronunciation.
4
Which 3 countries are the largest in television industry?
Kenya, India, Mexico
USA, Japan, England
Canada, Belgium, Australia
England, China, Brazil
5
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today primarily because of
high birth rates.
relocation diffusion.
contagious diffusion.
assimilation in host countries.
6
Which one of these animals have not been endangered due to cultural demands for their skins?
Kangaroo
Lynx
Whale
Koala
7
What language is known as the lingua franca of Eastern Africa?
Hindi
English
Zulu
Swahili
8
In India the breaking of a dowry contract may lead to
a marriage annulment.
lawsuits.
a beating or killing of the wife (dowry death).
out-migration of Indian couples.
9
People in a local place mediate and alter regional, national, and global processes called
Globalization
Diffusion
Glocalization
Acculturation
10
Buddhism’s hearth was
India
China
Japan
Israel
11
In many parts of Latin Am, particularly Brazil, racial classification is really a __ placement.
national
religious
genetic
class
12
How did the Amish diffuse their folk culture?
Intraregional Migration
International Migration
Intersectional Migration
Interregional Migration
13
Jerusalem is considered a holy place by all the following religions EXCEPT
Protestantism
Catholicism
Judaism
Animism
14
Buying a Native American styled dream catcher at a Wal-Mart store would be an example of
popular culture.
assimilation
cultural persistence.
cultural appropriation.
15
Which type of home would best represent traditional architecture?
postmodern
Tudor
Victorian
Log home
16
All of the following are branches or denominations of Islam EXCEPT
Sufism
Hinduism
Shia
Sunni
17
Which of the following religions is an ethnic religion?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
18
By 1990, all of the regions showed rising female employment
except
eastern Europe.
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Middle and South America.
Asia
19
The systematic study of the origin and meaning of place names is called
commodification
deep reconstruction
lexicography
toponymy
20
By 2050, approximately ____ of Americans will consider themselves “White alone, non-Hispanic.”
60%
70%
20%
40%
21
Which of the following is NOT an example of Folk Culture?
Himalayan Art
Traditional agricultural practices.
Numerous fast food chains promoting samelessness.
Tibetan Monks staying in isolation.
22
Which of the following is the best example of folk food?
McDonald’s French fries in Germany
Blowfish in Japan
KFC in China
Pizza in the United States
23
Which of the following is the best example of folk culture?
Eating at McDonald’s
Listening to your I-pod
Producing rocking chairs using traditional means
Creating web pages
24
Where is one of the hearths of country music?
Nashville, Tennessee
Montgomery, Alabama
Galveston, Texas
Atlanta, Georgia
25
What part of the Himalayas are the Buddhists in?
Southeast
West
North
South
26
In what ways does building materials influence culture?
impact of Environment
good reflection of heritage
current fashion and functional needs
all the above
27
The identity of mestizos in Latin America is a mixture of culture and heritage from
Africans and Native Americans
Native Americans and Europeans
Asians and Africans
Europeans and Africans
28
According to Fred Kniffen, folk housing was a good reflection of
technological advancements of the 17th and 18th centuries.
religious beliefs and practices.
cultural heritage, fashion, functions, and the environment.
the demands for economic efficiency.
29
The musical styles of reggae and ska, along with religion of Rastafarianism, have origins in
Trinidad
Jamaica
Ethiopia
The United States
30
The ________ of a group of people includes the things they construct.
nomenclature
material culture
folk culture
pop culture
31
An example of a taboo is...?
Wearing famous fashion brands
Going to school everyday
The Vietnamese sleeping facing East
Muslims eating pork
32
Parts of South Africa and Zimbabwe have become demographically feminized due to
developing open democratic societies.
high rates of male AIDS deaths.
high female child birth rate.
migration of males to urban and mining jobs.
33
A global religion founded on the principle of polytheism is
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
34
Why were jeans so important to Russians during the Soviet Union?
The goverment did not import many goods such as jeans.
Showed a youthful status and jeans were highly valued.
Symbolized power
russian hats smell like vodka
35
A geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs is called a/an
cultural boundary
international border
sound shift
isogloss
36
Ethnicity is a dynamic phenomena and ethnic identity is greatly affected by
racial genetics.
race and language.
scale and place.
attitude and prejudice.
37
In Thailand people sleep with their heads facing the...
North
South
West
East
38
Which one of these inaccurately describes a house in Madagascar?
The bed is placed against the East.
The main door is on the West.
The NE corner is the most sacred.
The bed faces the South side.
39
The Creole culture found in and around the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico is a mix of
Anglo-American and Mexican
Native American, African, and European
Native American and Asian
European, Asian, and Native American
40
What percentage of the world’s languages are expected to die out within the next century?
50
90
25
75
41
How are local cultures constantly redefining themselves?
Based on interactions with other cultures
By changing societal standards
By changing the official language
By switching religions
42
What is the uniform for business executives and bureaucrats around the world?
White button up shirt with slacks (Tie is opptional)
Traditional Clothing depending on where the executive isfrom
Western Business Suits
Versace Apparel
43
Folk society includes all except...
Animal Power
Technology
Hand tool
Farmers
44
The largest religion in the world in terms of total numbers professing to follow the religion
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
45
How have Dutch farmers adapted the physical environment?
They only grow certain crops
None of the above
They don’t farm
They wear wooden shoes
46
Where is internet access not limited?
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Canada
47
Groups in Northern Ireland and gangs in major U.S. cities create “exclusive” areas by
creating coded language.
Jim Crow laws.
graffiti demarcating territories.
street names.
48
In terms of popular culture, cities like Paris, New York, and Milan are referred to as
hearths
local cultures
trade cities
world cities
49
In MDCs clothing most often reflects
All of the above
Occupation and income
Sports and Religion
Personality and Style
50
Which of these 3 groups does not live in insolation despite being close to others?
Muslims
Animists
Hindus
Jews
51
Which religion is the largest universalizing religion in the world today?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
52
Minarets are prominent in the architecture associated with which of the following religions?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
53
Which religion allows its adherents to follow other religions simultaneously?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
54
What two areas are the hearths of the world’s five primary religions?
Southern India and Eastern China
Southwest Asia and Northern Africa
Northern India and Southwest Asia
Eastern China and Southern Europe