Question
Pick the best definition of the term “heritage:”
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genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another.
genetic traits that are inherited, or passed down, from one family member to another.
a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe
a style of ceramic art that was developed in seventeenth century Europe
characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups
characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups
the surrounding behaviors, beliefs, geography, history, and objects that create meaning around an object or event
the surrounding behaviors, beliefs, geography, history, and objects that create meaning around an object or event
A museum curator might describe a piece of art by explaining the methods used in its creation, while the owner of the artwork might tell the story of how the artwork was passed down through the generations in her family. These different narratives are an example of
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representation.
representation.
cultural context.
cultural context.
history.
history.
interpretation.
Characteristics, practices, and customs that are passed down through family, clans, gender groups, or larger cultural groups.
A piece of Japanese armor was once used to protect the heads of soldiers. This work has since been replaced by twenty-first century fighting gear, but the original armor is on display in a museum. This change over time is an example of
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a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.
an artifact that holds physical evidence of the past.
amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.
amazing technological advances in Japanese armor.
deterioration of an ancient artifact.
a once-functional piece of equipment has now become a decorative item.
Ear stretching and the accompanying earrings have been a part of African body art for millennia. In recent decades, individuals in western cultures have begun to wear increasingly thicker ear plugs (jewelry designed to stretch the ear). Which statement best describes the different meanings ear stretching holds for western and African cultures?
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People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy.
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it looks good; people in western cultures stretch their ears because it is trendy.
People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes.
People in Western cultures stretch their ears for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes for practical purposes.
People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status.
People in Western cultures stretch their earlobes for aesthetic reasons, while people in African cultures stretch their earlobes as a rite of passage, a spiritual symbol, or sign of status.
People in African cultures stretch their ears because it improves hearing, while people in Western cultures stretch their ears for the shock value.