Iran's government is called a ...

theocracy because the Aayatolah has the ultimate authority

Cultural awareness is important in all statements below EXCEPT...

It helps you learn a new language.

In what way does understanding perspectives of other cultures help?

It helps us recognize that people have many different ways of living.

Exploitation means...

to take advantage of someone who cannot defend or object to treatment

Exploitation means...

to take advantage of someone who cannot defend or object to treatment

Poverty can be described as ...

Not having enough money for basic food and shelter.

The Forbidden City in Beijing, China is...

the largest palace in the world, but is not actually a city.

Immunization means...

vaccines against deadly diseases like measles, cholera, tetanus, and polio

Which level of cultural awareness is the most preferred way to respond when addressing world problems?

We should work together to solve the problem in a way that benefits all.

What are the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?

a list of the world's most pressing problems identified by United Nations

The way to identify cultures can best be described in terms of...

the way people conduct their daily lives

An iceberg is the best metaphor for culture because

only a part of the iceberg is visible and culture is the same way

India's lowest social group-the Dalits- are responsible for which jobs in Indian society?

Burial rituals, garbage cleanup, latrine pit cleaning

In developing countries girls do not attend school because

girls are responsible for collecting water miles away.

Mass human migration ...

is only caused by factors that force people to move.

Nationalization is...

the take-over of private businesses like power and oil companies, and banks

The word discrimination means...

treating someone differently because of age, gender, race, or religion.

Insufficient water supply has which of the following results?

famine, malnutrition, and disease

Which example below does NOT illustrate what is seen about culture?

religious views and political views

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1
Iran's government is called a ...
dictatorship because the Aayatolah overthrew the Shah( backed by the U.S.)
theocracy because the Aayatolah has the ultimate authority
monarchy because they have a king
democracy because adults 18-yeras-old and above vote for government leaders
2
Cultural awareness is important in all statements below EXCEPT...
Job opportunities and promotions depend on awareness and understanding.
It helps you learn a new language.
It affects communication in business and social situations
Global issues require interaction among different cultures.
3
In what way does understanding perspectives of other cultures help?
It helps us make future travel plans.
It helps us recognize that people have many different ways of living.
It helps us know what clothes to wear to fit in.
It helps us determine what we like to eat.
4
Which continent is the largest?
Africa
South America
North America
Europe
5
Political causes of migration include all of these EXCEPT
war and invasion
religious persecution
military takeovers
seeking more personal freedom
6
We can monitor our own cultural awareness by learning all we can about a culture when we have interactions.
True
False
7
We can monitor our own cultural awareness by feeling sorry for other people.
False
True
8
Exploitation means...
to take advantage of someone who cannot defend or object to treatment
drought, famine, and poverty
another name for vaccinations
to maintain resources
9
Exploitation means...
lack of money to provide for basic shelter and food
to take advantage of someone who cannot defend or object to treatment
process of growth
situations where some people are not equal because some groups have more
10
Which of the following ethnic groups have been part of human migration in the US?
all of the above
Chinese
Native Americans
African Americans
11
Poverty can be described as ...
Not having enough money to pay monthly bills.
Not having enough money to buy new clothes.
Not having enough money for basic food and shelter.
Not having enough money to pay for transportation.
12
The Forbidden City in Beijing, China is...
the largest palace in the world, but is not actually a city.
forbidden to Western visitors.
the site of violent demonstrations in 1989.
still occupied by China's president
13
Which of the following is NOT considered a developing nation?
India
Sudan
Pakistan
China
14
Immunization means...
situation where people are not equal because some groups have more
vaccines against deadly diseases like measles, cholera, tetanus, and polio
process of growth
lack of money to provide food shelter and protection
15
Which level of cultural awareness is the most preferred way to respond when addressing world problems?
I understand you have your way, but mine is still better.
You and I both have ways to do things, so do whatever you want.
My way is the only way so listen to what I say.
We should work together to solve the problem in a way that benefits all.
16
What are the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?
a list of the world's most pressing problems identified by United Nations
a way to unite all the countries of the world.
political promises
a wish list of solutions for the world's problems
17
People who live in extreme poverty-less than $1/day- experience chronic hunger, abuse, lack of sanitation and
no education
no children
joblessness
no car.
18
India's caste system determines all of the following social interactions EXCEPT
diet
jobs
voting rights
property ownership
19
Development means...
process of growth
to take advantage of someone who cannot defend or object to treatment
to maintain by managing resources well
no food or shelter
20
We can monitor our own cultural awareness by refusing to share their traditions and celebration.
False
True
21
The way to identify cultures can best be described in terms of...
the way people conduct their daily lives
race, religion, and income
jobs, and social status
nationality, health status, political views
22
An iceberg is the best metaphor for culture because
Icebergs are isolated in the ocean and cultures tend to isolate themselves
only a part of the iceberg is visible and culture is the same way
it is cold and most cultures are cold and unwelcoming to strangers.
all are correct
23
India's lowest social group-the Dalits- are responsible for which jobs in Indian society?
They have no jobs. No one will hire them.
Garbage collection, tax collection, dead animal carcass removal
Burial rituals, garbage cleanup, latrine pit cleaning
Teacher aides, garbage cleanup, housekeeping
24
We can monitor our own cultural awareness by accepting more than one way of understanding the world.
True
False
25
In developing countries girls do not attend school because
they do not have clothes.
girls are responsible for collecting water miles away.
they do not want to go to school.
they cannot attend with the boys.
26
Mass human migration ...
is a myth.
in only caused when people desire to move.
is only caused by factors that force people to move.
always means moving from one country to another.
27
Nationalization is...
the take-over of private businesses like power and oil companies, and banks
surrender of private business for collective good of a nation.
a propaganda technique to control the opinions of a nation's people
another name for patriotism
28
The word discrimination means...
the way criminals become honest and productive.
the spreading of false information about others.
someone saying they do not like another person or the way they do things.
treating someone differently because of age, gender, race, or religion.
29
American Rick Steves, an international travel expert was allowed to film his travel series in Iran because...
he agreed to observe the laws of Iran.
all of the answers are right.
he observed the customs and social limitations between men and women
he portrayed Iran in a respectful way, and without political tones.
30
Which continent is smallest?
Africa
South Africa
North America
Europe
31
Insufficient water supply has which of the following results?
famine, malnutrition, and disease
dirty clothes and food
poor crops
all of the above
32
Which example below does NOT illustrate what is seen about culture?
nationality and race
religious views and political views
respect for oneself
observance of holidays
33
The Aayatolah means______ in Farsi.
supreme leader
chief
president
god
34
Inadequate water supplies in developing countries cause
breed parasites like disease spreading mosquitoes and hookworms.
sickness when human and animal waste runs into riverse and ponds.
all of the above.
diseases that kill such as dysentery, typhoid, and hepatitis.
35
The city of ______ is the capital of China.
Tokyo
Mumbai
Beijing
Seoul
36
We can monitor our own cultural awareness by not making judgments about personal character.
True
False
37
India's caste system is...
the least observed social classification in the world
the oldest in the world.
the most unjust social system in the world
the most discriminatory social system in the world.

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