GHW Chapter 4

Question 1

Frequent repetition of an act, the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people

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custom

Question 2

In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is more likely to change over time.

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True

Question 3

Rapid diffusion of popular culture

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depends on modern communication systems

Question 4

A repetitive act of a group to the extent that it becomes characteristic is known as custom.

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True

Question 5

A taboo against pork is a characteristic of Judaism and Islam.

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True

Question 6

The current distribution of soccer demonstrates that

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a folk custom can become part of popular culture

Question 7

In cultures with strong folk clothing preferences, young adults are

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more likely to dress like their parents

Question 8

Football (soccer)is the most global in its extent.

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True

Question 9

The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish in the US is an example of folk culture.

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True

Question 10

Today, house types in the United States are best distinguished by

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being mass-produced and display few regional distinctions

Question 11

A restriction on behavior imposed by social custom is a

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taboo

Question 12

The diffusion of jeans is a good example primarily of the

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diffusion of popular culture

Question 13

In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is typical of

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heterogeneous group

Question 14

A repetitive act performed by an individual is a taboo.

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False

Question 15

Jeans are an example of

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Popular

Question 16

Folk songs usually originate anonymously and are transmitted orally.

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True

Question 17

The main effect of modern communications on social customs has been to

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increase the similarity of social customs in diff locations

Question 18

Popular music is written

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to appeal to a large number of people

Question 19

Access to Internet may be limited in some countries for all but which type of content?

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humorous

Question 20

Rapid increases in television ownership have been observed most recently in

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Asia and Latin America

Question 21

Example of folk clothing worn to attract tourists is Canadians wearing jackets to stay warm

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False

Question 22

Nashville is known for popular music rather than folk music because

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its for the purpose of selling or being performed for group

Question 23

Social media are saturated globally and not significantly growing.

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False

Question 24

The fastest diffusing form of widespread popular media has been Facebook.

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True

Question 25

Which statement best captures the conflicts between folk and popular culture?

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folk culture is threatened by popular culture

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