A Look into the Past
Who put the North American continent on the world map?
Columbus and his exploration
How many people speak english as a first or second language worldwide?
750 Million
What does culture represent?
Who people are, what they believe in, and what they do
Language is a big part of ________.
What did Ronald Reagan oppose of during his time in office?
Abortion
What four organized religions cover about 75% of humanity?
Christianity (2.2 billion), Islam (1.5 billion), Hinduism (942 million), and Buddhism (462 million)
What does "Guanxi" mean in Chinese?
"Relationships"
Collectivism versus Individualism is the degree to which people prefer to act as _____ rather than in ______.
individuals;groups
Who gave Japan their constitution that is still used to this day?
The United States of America
How much per year does the EU spend on translation and interpretation?
1.6 Billion Dollars
In 2005 what pushed Libya, Saudi Arabia and Iran to take official actions to protest a Danish newspaper?
Culture can also be seen as a variable that determines _____.
Economic Development
What was Kemal Ataturk known as?
"The Father of the Turks"
How many countries are officially Islamic?
Twenty-nine countries
What organization, with sponsor countries Canada and France, was set up to promote cultural diversity in the world, which allows government subsidies and quotas to do so?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
According to Hofstede’s model, If a culture values a more nurturing society and developing personal relationships it is said to be_________.
Feminine
What nationality was Idi Amin, who in 1971 staged a military coup and became the president of Uganda?
Indian
What country is 3% of Europe's landmass, and what is it known for?
Turkey, it's known for being the bridge between Europe and Asia.
What is Saudi Arabia's religious police force known as?
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice
_______, ______, _____ and ____ are the Cultural Industries.