Question 1

One of the most important debates within social science has been between which two ideologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communism and capitalism 
B)  Materialism and idealism 
C)  Materialism and symbolism 
D)  Conservatism and liberalism 
E)  Realism and idealism 
A)  Communism and capitalism 
B)  Materialism and idealism 
C)  Materialism and symbolism 
D)  Conservatism and liberalism 
E)  Realism and idealism

Question 2

What crucial element does the postmodern framework overlook when analyzing culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objective truth 
B)  Relations of power 
C)  Economic exploitation 
D)  Regional affinities 
E)  Traditionalism 
A)  Objective truth 
B)  Relations of power 
C)  Economic exploitation 
D)  Regional affinities 
E)  Traditionalism

Question 3

What aspect of post-colonial theory takes away from an engagement with the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  The creation of a false dichotomy between the future and the past 
B)  The lack of causal analysis 
C)  An obsessive focus on colonialism and Eurocentrism 
D)  The inability to account for cultural diffusion 
E)  An over emphasis on socio-economics 
A)  The creation of a false dichotomy between the future and the past 
B)  The lack of causal analysis 
C)  An obsessive focus on colonialism and Eurocentrism 
D)  The inability to account for cultural diffusion 
E)  An over emphasis on socio-economics

Question 4

Who introduced the theory of the "Protestant ethic"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Max Weber 
B)  Michel Foucault 
C)  Clifford Geertz 
D)  Émile Durkheim 
E)  Karl Marx 
A)  Max Weber 
B)  Michel Foucault 
C)  Clifford Geertz 
D)  Émile Durkheim 
E)  Karl Marx

Question 5

What does the role of technology in present-day culture tell us about culture as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  That culture does not exist in a vacuum, rather it is constantly shaped by material forces 
B)  That culture is easily manipulated by consumerism 
C)  That culture is not as complex as previously believed 
D)  That cultures are not identical therefore some are not affected by technology 
E)  That global culture has shifted toward favouring manufacturing and retailing 
A)  That culture does not exist in a vacuum, rather it is constantly shaped by material forces 
B)  That culture is easily manipulated by consumerism 
C)  That culture is not as complex as previously believed 
D)  That cultures are not identical therefore some are not affected by technology 
E)  That global culture has shifted toward favouring manufacturing and retailing

Question 6

Many misunderstandings about culture stem from the attempt to analyze it in conjunction with economic aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Present several critiques of postmodern thinking about culture and development.

Accepted Answer

Postmodernism has extreme views of moder

Question 8

According to Thompson, which of the following is true about culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is materially rather than symbolically based. 
B)  It is the pattern of meanings embodied in symbolic forms. 
C)  It is inextricably linked to economics. 
D)  It is what makes human societies different and distinct from one another. 
E)  It is manifested in the clothing, food, and music of a given social group. 
A)  It is materially rather than symbolically based. 
B)  It is the pattern of meanings embodied in symbolic forms. 
C)  It is inextricably linked to economics. 
D)  It is what makes human societies different and distinct from one another. 
E)  It is manifested in the clothing, food, and music of a given social group.

Question 9

Culture can be seen as a description of a particular way of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Where do many misunderstandings about culture stem from?

Accepted Answer

A)  It being analyzed materially, rather than on a purely symbolic level 
B)  Dramatic political and religious differences 
C)  The assumption that it is driven by economics 
D)  Presumptions of "universality" 
E)  The belief that culture can be analyzed in the absence of economic considerations 
A)  It being analyzed materially, rather than on a purely symbolic level 
B)  Dramatic political and religious differences 
C)  The assumption that it is driven by economics 
D)  Presumptions of "universality" 
E)  The belief that culture can be analyzed in the absence of economic considerations

Question 11

It is necessary to make a sharp distinction between materialism and idealism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Marshall Sahlins, a lack of material possessions is the universal defining feature of poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about postmodern theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are generally critical of cultural relativism. 
B)  They consider culture to be the foundation of development. 
C)  They are prone to slide into cultural relativism. 
D)  They embrace universalism. 
E)  They consider cultural practices to be either "good" or "bad." 
A)  They are generally critical of cultural relativism. 
B)  They consider culture to be the foundation of development. 
C)  They are prone to slide into cultural relativism. 
D)  They embrace universalism. 
E)  They consider cultural practices to be either "good" or "bad."

Question 14

What are the practical concerns of wastefulness of consumerism in the Global South?

Accepted Answer

Other than the cultural implications of

Question 15

Briefly describe Weber's notion of the "Protestant ethic."

Accepted Answer

Weber's theory argues that certain cultu

Question 16

The ruling classes' ideological and material interests usually dominate the art and culture of a given place and time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss how the lack of material possessions does not make tribal people poor but rather free.

Accepted Answer

The ideology of modernization and develo

Question 18

The "American dream" is a dominant cultural idea viewing success as stemming simply from hard work and individual talent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How have mass media impacted traditional cultural practices?

Accepted Answer

The mass media and the entertainment ind

Question 20

How is nationalism a myth? Why is this significant?

Accepted Answer

Many homogeneous nationalisms that exist

Exam 25: Culture and Development

One of the most important debates within social science has been between which two ideologies?

What crucial element does the postmodern framework overlook when analyzing culture?

What aspect of post-colonial theory takes away from an engagement with the present?

Who introduced the theory of the "Protestant ethic"?

What does the role of technology in present-day culture tell us about culture as a whole?

Many misunderstandings about culture stem from the attempt to analyze it in conjunction with economic aspects.

Present several critiques of postmodern thinking about culture and development.

According to Thompson, which of the following is true about culture?

Culture can be seen as a description of a particular way of life.

Where do many misunderstandings about culture stem from?

It is necessary to make a sharp distinction between materialism and idealism.

According to Marshall Sahlins, a lack of material possessions is the universal defining feature of poverty.

Which of the following is true about postmodern theories?

What are the practical concerns of wastefulness of consumerism in the Global South?

Briefly describe Weber's notion of the "Protestant ethic."

The ruling classes' ideological and material interests usually dominate the art and culture of a given place and time.

Discuss how the lack of material possessions does not make tribal people poor but rather free.

The "American dream" is a dominant cultural idea viewing success as stemming simply from hard work and individual talent.

How have mass media impacted traditional cultural practices?

How is nationalism a myth? Why is this significant?

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