CULTURE SHOCK
BLACK HISTORICAL FIGURES
PREPARING TO GO ABROAD
FLIGHT CHECK POINT
100
Experiencing homesickness, frustration, or irritation abroad is a normal symptom of this adjustment process.
A. Culture Shock
B. Visa Process
C. Packing Process
A. Culture Shock
100
James Baldwin traveled to France mainly to:
A. Learn French
B. Escape racism in the U.S.
C. Join the military
D. Teach abroad
B. Escape racism in the U.S.
100
Which action can best help reduce stress during your first week abroad?
A. Planning every minute
B. Avoiding local people
C. Learning key phrases in the appropriate language ahead of time
D. Sleeping all day
C. Learning key phrases in the appropriate language ahead of time
100
Liquids in your carry-on must be under…
A. 1 ounce
B. 2 ounces
C. 3.4 ounces
D. 5 ounces
C. 3.4 ounces
200
In some countries, which everyday behavior that is common in the U.S. may be seen as disrespectful when prolonged?
A. Holding doors open for others
B. Making direct eye contact for a prolonged time
C. Saying excuse me when trying to get someone's attention
B. Making direct eye contact for a prolonged time
- In many cultures, including Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Native American, eye contact is thought to be disrespectful, especially to elders.
200
Which Black American artist became famous in Europe during the 1920s before being widely recognized in the U.S.?
A. Maya Angelou
B. Josephine Baker
C. Beyoncé
D. Toni Morrison
B. Josephine Baker
200
Why is it helpful to notify your bank before traveling internationally?
A. To lower interest rates
B. To avoid your card being declined or your account frozen due to an international security check
C. To exchange cash
D. To earn travel points
B. To avoid your card being declined or your account frozen due to an international security check
200
Why should you keep a change of clothes in your carry-on for international flights?
A. Airport fashion rules
B. Security regulations
C. Lost or delayed luggage
D. Airline discounts
C. Lost or delayed luggage
300
In Italy, being 10–15 minutes late to a social event is considered:
A. Disrespectful
B. Illegal
C. Normal
D. A sign of poor planning
C. Normal
300
The idea of global unity among people of African descent is known as:
A. Cultural diffusion
B. Pan-Africanism
C. Globalization
D. Diaspora theory
B. Pan-Africanism
300
Which document should be valid until at least 6 months after the last day of your study abroad program?
A. Student ID
B. Health insurance card
C. Passport
D. Credit card
C. Passport
300
Which combination of items should always be kept in your carry-on when traveling internationally?
A. Passport, prescription medications, laptop
B. Shoes, toiletries, souvenirs
C. Phone charger, textbooks, snacks
D. Winter coat, umbrella, notebook
A. Passport, prescription medications, laptop