2. What is an important effect of the roles of culture and individual experience in shaping people’s perceptions of the world?(1 point) People are likely to develop biases against other cultures or ways of life. People are likely to develop biases against other cultures or ways of life. A person’s race, gender, and sexual identity shape their individual experiences. A person’s race, gender, and sexual identity shape their individual experiences. Popular media can cause people to share culture. Popular media can cause people to share culture. People who live in the same area share cultural characteristics.
3. Read the following sentence and determine which effect of culture on society is being displayed. In the 1880s, Belgium colonized the Congo and forced the Congolese people to convert to Christianity and stop speaking their Indigenous languages. (1 point) Responses This is an example of multiculturalism. This is an example of multiculturalism. This is an example of nativism. This is an example of nativism. This is an example of genocide. This is an example of genocide. This is an example of cultural imperialism.
4. Which of the following phrases is an example of the centrifugal force of cultural characteristics on societies?(1 point) Responses ethnocentrism ethnocentrism diffusion diffusion multiculturalism multiculturalism ethnic enclave
5. Which response correctly identifies one way England influenced the culture of Wales?(1 point) Responses England required that the Welsh people fly English flags at their places of residence. England required that the Welsh people fly English flags at their places of residence. England required Welsh men to grow beards. England required Welsh men to grow beards. England outlawed Welsh folk music. England outlawed Welsh folk music. England promoted the English language in Wales, instead of the native language, Welsh.
6. Read the following statement, then identify what this indicates about the relationship between culture and a place’s character. In San Antonio, Texas, there is a two-week-long celebration called Fiesta. Mariachi, or Mexican bands, play in parades. There is also an event called Gartenfest that celebrates German culture.Societal norms, such as what people wear, are how a place develops character. Societal norms, such as what people wear, are how a place develops character. A place’s character does not need culture to be defined. A place’s character does not need culture to be defined. Place is the most important factor in defining culture. Place is the most important factor in defining culture. Cultural traits and diverse cultures can blend to create a unique character and identity for specific places.
7. Which of the following is a cultural trait that explains why San Antonio’s largest holiday includes cultural elements from Mexico, Germany, and the U.S.?(1 point) Responses multiculturalism multiculturalism ideology ideology capitalism capitalism societal norm
8. What is the name of the event that has increased the rate of cultural diffusion since the 1980s? (1 point) Responses globalization globalization European colonization of the Americas European colonization of the Americas the digital revolution the digital revolution the Mexican-American War
9. Which term best describes cultures becoming more similar over time, often leading to the loss of culture?(1 point) Responses Americanization Americanization homogenization homogenization globalization globalization popular culture
10. Which of the following industries caused an influx of migration to Texas, specifically to Houston and San Antonio?(1 point) Responses technology start-ups technology start-ups the oil and gas industry the oil and gas industry the cattle industry the cattle industry the space industry the space industry
11. Which of the following Abrahamic religions has the central belief of enacting its singular God’s will on Earth as law?(1 point) Responses Christianity Christianity Hinduism Hinduism Islam Islam Judaism
12. Which of the following describes the spatial distribution of Islam?(1 point) Responses 60 percent in Asia, 20 percent in the Middle East, and 15 percent in Africa 60 percent in Asia, 20 percent in the Middle East, and 15 percent in Africa 90 percent in Asia 90 percent in Asia 25 percent in the Middle East, 25 percent in Asia, and 25 percent in North America 25 percent in the Middle East, 25 percent in Asia, and 25 percent in North America 90 percent in the Middle East
13. Which of the following presents a threat to traditional ways of life moving forward?(1 point) an increasing number of native language speakers an increasing number of native language speakers free access to traditional lands free access to traditional lands economies are not ecologically sustainable economies are not ecologically sustainable reliance on natural forces
14. Which of the following describes an example of cultural divergence?(1 point) Responses the popularity of national sports leagues such as the NFL the popularity of national sports leagues such as the NFL the common use of major languages only the common use of major languages only the continuation of traditional gender roles the continuation of traditional gender roles the continuation of democratic ideals and free market economies
15. Which of the following describes a danger of cultural convergence?(1 point) Responses the abandonment of national sports the abandonment of national sports the extinction of less common languages the extinction of less common languages a rise in the number of individuals who act as global citizens a rise in the number of individuals who act as global citizens the loss of national cuisines
16. Which of the following accurately describes inequality in the U.S.?(1 point) Responses There is a median income gap between men and women, but not between different ethnicities. There is a median income gap between men and women, but not between different ethnicities. The U.S. is the most unequal country in the world. The U.S. is the most unequal country in the world. The median rural income is less than the median urban income. The median rural income is less than the median urban income. There is greater equality in the U.S. than in most European countries.
17. If you wanted to measure gender differences in terms of wealth, health, and education, which of the following might you use?(1 point) Gender Development Index (GDI) Gender Development Index (GDI) Consumer Price Index (CPI) Consumer Price Index (CPI) GINI coefficient GINI coefficient Gross Domestic Product (GDP)