Question 1

When there are groups within the same society with distinctive sets of beliefs and behaviors related to different occupations or ancestry, we call these __________.​

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Question 2

Distinguish between and define the following terms: infrastructure, social structure, and superstructure.​

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Question 3

What is "FGM"?​

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A) ​female genital mutilation 
B) ​feminist group of militants 
C) ​female growth and mutation 
D) ​family growth majority

Question 4

In what ways can food itself be considered a cultural practice?​

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Question 5

All cultures are:​

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A) ​maladaptive 
B) ​static 
C) ​dynamic 
D) ​harmonious

Question 6

​How can mild ethnocentrism be viewed as culturally adaptive?

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Question 7

Which of the following best serves anthropologists in their study of another culture?​

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A) ​ethnocentrism 
B) ​cultural relativism 
C) ​adaptation 
D) ​indoctrination

Question 8

In most societies, the reward for adhering to culturally prescribed standards is:​

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A) ​social prominence 
B) ​social approval 
C) ​less warfare 
D) ​loss of leadership potential

Question 9

What are the basic characteristics of culture?​​

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Question 10

What is most characteristic about Apache dwellings?​

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Question 11

The belief that one must suspend judgment on other people's cultures to understand them is called __________________________.​

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Question 12

The primary argument associated with the barrel model of culture is that:​

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A) ​culture is integrated, and changes in one part filter into and change other aspects of culture as well 
B) ​culture is symbolic, and all parts and aspects of culture are associated with certain primary symbols 
C) ​culture is shared, and change that comes in at the top of the barrel will filter down and eventually completely alter everything underneath 
D) ​culture is dynamic, and it contains a wealth of information and attributes that can be used over generations

Question 13

As the effects of globalization increase from moment to moment, what do you think is the ultimate fate of cultural diversity? How might this affect humans in the future?​

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Question 14

All pluralistic societies are multiethnic.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What does Apache etiquette require?​

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A) ​that each person have a separate bedroom 
B) ​that houses be located quite distant from each other 
C) ​that all people be in full view of one another 
D) ​that houses include separate spaces for handling food

Question 16

A society's shared sense of identity and worldview is called_______________.​

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Question 17

A culture can be considered essentially as a:​

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A) ​maintenance system 
B) ​political process 
C) ​large family 
D) ​program for social success

Question 18

What is cultural relativism, and why is it central to the mission of anthropologists?​

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Question 19

Many people consider their own nation superior to that of another. This is a form of __________.​

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Question 20

Because of constant warfare and male dominance, it makes sense that the Kapaukans trace their descent through:​

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A) ​male ancestors 
B) ​female ancestors 
C) ​ancient warriors 
D) ​religious deities

Exam 8: The Characteristics of Culture

When there are groups within the same society with distinctive sets of beliefs and behaviors related to different occupations or ancestry, we call these __________.​

Distinguish between and define the following terms: infrastructure, social structure, and superstructure.​

What is "FGM"?​

In what ways can food itself be considered a cultural practice?​

All cultures are:​

​How can mild ethnocentrism be viewed as culturally adaptive?

Which of the following best serves anthropologists in their study of another culture?​

In most societies, the reward for adhering to culturally prescribed standards is:​

What are the basic characteristics of culture?​​

What is most characteristic about Apache dwellings?​

The belief that one must suspend judgment on other people's cultures to understand them is called __________________________.​

The primary argument associated with the barrel model of culture is that:​

As the effects of globalization increase from moment to moment, what do you think is the ultimate fate of cultural diversity? How might this affect humans in the future?​

All pluralistic societies are multiethnic.​

What does Apache etiquette require?​

A society's shared sense of identity and worldview is called_______________.​

A culture can be considered essentially as a:​

What is cultural relativism, and why is it central to the mission of anthropologists?​

Many people consider their own nation superior to that of another. This is a form of __________.​

Because of constant warfare and male dominance, it makes sense that the Kapaukans trace their descent through:​

When there are groups within the same society with distinctive sets of beliefs and behaviors related to different occupations or ancestry, we call these __________.

Distinguish between and define the following terms: infrastructure, social structure, and superstructure.

What is "FGM"?

In what ways can food itself be considered a cultural practice?

All cultures are:

How can mild ethnocentrism be viewed as culturally adaptive?

Which of the following best serves anthropologists in their study of another culture?

In most societies, the reward for adhering to culturally prescribed standards is:

What are the basic characteristics of culture?

What is most characteristic about Apache dwellings?

The belief that one must suspend judgment on other people's cultures to understand them is called __________________________.

The primary argument associated with the barrel model of culture is that:

As the effects of globalization increase from moment to moment, what do you think is the ultimate fate of cultural diversity? How might this affect humans in the future?

All pluralistic societies are multiethnic.

What does Apache etiquette require?

A society's shared sense of identity and worldview is called_______________.

A culture can be considered essentially as a:

What is cultural relativism, and why is it central to the mission of anthropologists?

Many people consider their own nation superior to that of another. This is a form of __________.

Because of constant warfare and male dominance, it makes sense that the Kapaukans trace their descent through: