Question 1

Rock-and-roll music in the United States is one cultural trait that had nothing in common with the music that was popular shortly before its inception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As societies generate a greater material surplus, generally they

Accepted Answer

A)  become more socially equal. 
B)  become less war-like. 
C)  develop a ruling elite. 
D)  become less specialized in their work. 
A)  become more socially equal. 
B)  become less war-like. 
C)  develop a ruling elite. 
D)  become less specialized in their work.

Question 3

Where in the world did large-scale cultivation or farming first develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the Middle East 
B)  in southeast Asia 
C)  in North America 
D)  in Africa 
A)  in the Middle East 
B)  in southeast Asia 
C)  in North America 
D)  in Africa

Question 4

Cultural patterns that are widespread among a society's population are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  high culture. 
B)  subculture. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  counterculture. 
A)  high culture. 
B)  subculture. 
C)  popular culture. 
D)  counterculture.

Question 5

The practice of understanding another culture on its own terms and using its own standards is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  cultural integration. 
D)  cultural relativism. 
A)  ethnocentrism. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  cultural integration. 
D)  cultural relativism.

Question 6

The concept "cultural universals" refers to patterns that are held by everyone in a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Japan is more multicultural than the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Symbols allow people to make sense of their surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements represent an emerging value in our society?

Accepted Answer

A)  The present is better than the past. 
B)  Work is important, but I want more time for leisure and personal growth. 
C)  What was good enough for my parents is good enough for me. 
D)  It's good to be free. 
A)  The present is better than the past. 
B)  Work is important, but I want more time for leisure and personal growth. 
C)  What was good enough for my parents is good enough for me. 
D)  It's good to be free.

Rock-and-roll music in the United States is one cultural trait that had nothing in common with the music that was popular shortly before its inception.

As societies generate a greater material surplus, generally they

Where in the world did large-scale cultivation or farming first develop?

Cultural patterns that are widespread among a society's population are referred to as

The practice of understanding another culture on its own terms and using its own standards is called

The concept "cultural universals" refers to patterns that are held by everyone in a society.

Japan is more multicultural than the United States.

Symbols allow people to make sense of their surroundings.

Which of the following statements represent an emerging value in our society?

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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Exam 2: Culture

Rock-and-roll music in the United States is one cultural trait that had nothing in common with the music that was popular shortly before its inception.

As societies generate a greater material surplus, generally they

Where in the world did large-scale cultivation or farming first develop?

Cultural patterns that are widespread among a society's population are referred to as

The practice of understanding another culture on its own terms and using its own standards is called

The concept "cultural universals" refers to patterns that are held by everyone in a society.

Japan is more multicultural than the United States.

Symbols allow people to make sense of their surroundings.

Which of the following statements represent an emerging value in our society?

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

Filters