Question 1

Imposing English on residential school students was a form of cultural imperialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Differentiate between high culture and popular culture.Give examples

Accepted Answer

High culture consists of classical music

Question 3

What is cultural lag?

Accepted Answer

Cultural lag is William Ogburn

Question 4

What is the difference between prescriptive and proscriptive norms?

Accepted Answer

Prescriptive norms state what

Question 5

The middle and working class are the intended recipients of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  high culture 
B)  popular culture 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  countercultures 
A)  high culture 
B)  popular culture 
C)  cultural relativism 
D)  countercultures

Question 6

The desire for water is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  functions 
B)  reflexes 
C)  instincts 
D)  drives 
A)  functions 
B)  reflexes 
C)  instincts 
D)  drives

Question 7

Cultural universals are useful because they ensure the smooth and continuous operation of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Finding Homo floresiensis,the fossil known as "the Hobbit," and learning about how it lived is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  invention 
B)  diffusion 
C)  discovery 
D)  cultural advancement 
A)  invention 
B)  diffusion 
C)  discovery 
D)  cultural advancement

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a counterculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Hutterites 
B)  the flower children of the 1960s 
C)  the drug enthusiasts of the 1970s 
D)  the beatniks of the 1950s 
A)  the Hutterites 
B)  the flower children of the 1960s 
C)  the drug enthusiasts of the 1970s 
D)  the beatniks of the 1950s

Question 10

Which perspective is most effective for highlighting how culture can perpetuate inequalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  rational choice 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  rational choice

Question 11

With regard to the discussion of cultural change in the text,the latest version of the Apple iPad is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultures tend to remain fairly static. 
B)  Societies experience cultural change at material levels but remain fairly static at nonmaterial levels. 
C)  Most technological changes are modifications of existing technology. 
D)  The pace of technological change has decreased significantly in recent years. 
A)  Cultures tend to remain fairly static. 
B)  Societies experience cultural change at material levels but remain fairly static at nonmaterial levels. 
C)  Most technological changes are modifications of existing technology. 
D)  The pace of technological change has decreased significantly in recent years.

Question 12

What kind of law deals with disputes between persons or groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  civil 
B)  criminal 
C)  informal 
D)  formal 
A)  civil 
B)  criminal 
C)  informal 
D)  formal

Question 13

Why are those who break mores more severely sanctioned than those who don't follow folkways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because informal norms may be violated without serious consequences. 
B)  Because breaking a more is universally offensive. 
C)  Because mores are based on cultural values and are therefore considered to be crucial for the well-being of the group. 
D)  Because all mores are considered taboos. 
A)  Because informal norms may be violated without serious consequences. 
B)  Because breaking a more is universally offensive. 
C)  Because mores are based on cultural values and are therefore considered to be crucial for the well-being of the group. 
D)  Because all mores are considered taboos.

Question 14

The downside of cultural relativism is that it may be used to excuse customs and behaviour that violate basic human rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The French language is an example of material culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

High culture is sometimes referred to as mass culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences within a particular culture 
B)  strongly held norms with moral and ethical connotations that may not be violated without serious consequences in a particular culture 
C)  mores so strong that their violation is considered extremely offensive and even unmentionable 
D)  formal,standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions 
A)  informal norms or everyday customs that may be violated without serious consequences within a particular culture 
B)  strongly held norms with moral and ethical connotations that may not be violated without serious consequences in a particular culture 
C)  mores so strong that their violation is considered extremely offensive and even unmentionable 
D)  formal,standardized norms that have been enacted by legislatures and are enforced by formal sanctions

Question 18

What is a system of symbols that expresses ideas and enables people to think and communicate with one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  material culture 
B)  gestures 
C)  language 
D)  emoticons 
A)  material culture 
B)  gestures 
C)  language 
D)  emoticons

Question 19

What are folkways? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Folkways are informal norms or everyday

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a feature of multiculturalism in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It presents challenges to new Canadians. 
B)  It remains a positive reality for the majority of Canadians. 
C)  It can result in too much diversity. 
D)  It represents a symbol of Canadian identity. 
A)  It presents challenges to new Canadians. 
B)  It remains a positive reality for the majority of Canadians. 
C)  It can result in too much diversity. 
D)  It represents a symbol of Canadian identity.

Exam 3: Culture

Imposing English on residential school students was a form of cultural imperialism.

Differentiate between high culture and popular culture.Give examples

What is cultural lag?

What is the difference between prescriptive and proscriptive norms?

The middle and working class are the intended recipients of what?

The desire for water is an example of what?

Cultural universals are useful because they ensure the smooth and continuous operation of society.

Finding Homo floresiensis,the fossil known as "the Hobbit," and learning about how it lived is an example of what?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a counterculture?

Which perspective is most effective for highlighting how culture can perpetuate inequalities?

With regard to the discussion of cultural change in the text,the latest version of the Apple iPad is an example of which of the following?

What kind of law deals with disputes between persons or groups?

Why are those who break mores more severely sanctioned than those who don't follow folkways?

The downside of cultural relativism is that it may be used to excuse customs and behaviour that violate basic human rights.

The French language is an example of material culture.

High culture is sometimes referred to as mass culture.

What are laws?

What is a system of symbols that expresses ideas and enables people to think and communicate with one another?

What are folkways? Provide an example.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of multiculturalism in Canada?

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