What is Culture?
Which statement BEST describes culture?
A. The clothes people wear
B. Material and nonmaterial items that join together
C. Only traditions from the past
D. Individual personality traits
B. Material and nonmaterial items that join together
What are social rules (norms)?
A. Laws enforced by police
B. Religious beliefs
C. Expectations for behavior
D. Economic systems
C. Expectations for behavior
Which is an example of pop culture?
A. Opera
B. Classical music
C. Viral TikTok dance
D. Fine art museum
C. Viral TikTok dance
Which is a common stereotype of “nerds”?
A. Athletic
B. Loud and social
C. Focused on academics
D. Rebellious
C. Focused on academics
A slang word like “bet” or “lit” is part of:
A. Teen subculture
B. High culture
C. Law
D. Religion
A. Teen subculture
Which is an example of nonmaterial culture at a school dance?
A. Decorations
B. Music speakers
C. Dress code expectations
D. Snacks table
C. Dress code expectations
A student holding the door open for others is an example of:
A. Taboo
B. More
C. Crime
D. Folkway
D. Folkway
Which is an example of high culture?
A. Ballet performance
B. Reality TV
C. Video games
D. Memes
A. Ballet performance
Which group is often stereotyped as highly athletic?
A. Jocks
B. Nerds
C. Artists
D. Gamers
A. Jocks
In the U.S., a “peace sign” means positivity. In the UK, it can be:
A. A greeting
B. A joke
C. An insult
D. A question
C. An insult
Which is an example of material culture?
A. Respect for teachers
B. Belief in equality
C. A school building
D. Manners
C. A school building
Which of the following is a more in school?
A. Not cheating on a test
B. Saying “thank you”
C. Wearing trendy clothes
D. Listening to music
A. Not cheating on a test
Which best describes folk culture?
A. Trends that change quickly
B. Expensive entertainment
C. Internet culture
D. Traditions passed down over time
D. Traditions passed down over time
Which might be a stereotype of Gym Bros?
A. They avoid exercise
B. They dislike fitness
C. They avoid competition
D. They talk often about workouts
D. They talk often about workouts
Which shows how culture changes over time?
A. Traditions never change
B. Laws staying the same
C. Old taboos becoming acceptable
D. Language never evolving
C. Old taboos becoming acceptable
Which best defines values?
A. Rules enforced by law
B. Ideas about what is good or bad
C. Languages spoken
D. Physical objects
B. Ideas about what is good or bad
Which situation involves a taboo?
A. Being late to class
B. Chewing gum
C. Wearing pajamas
D. Stealing from a friend
D. Stealing from a friend
Ethnocentrism means:
A. Judging another culture by your own standards
B. Accepting all cultures equally
C. Studying history
D. Learning new languages
A. Judging another culture by your own standards
What does it mean when schools are Eurocentric?
A. Focus only on science
B. Ignore history
C. Teach only modern topics
D. Focus mainly on European perspectives
D. Focus mainly on European perspectives
During Rumspringa, Amish youth:
A. Start school
B. Leave forever
C. Join the military
D. Explore the outside world
D. Explore the outside world
Which term refers to gestures, words, or objects that carry meaning?
A. Beliefs
B. Values
C. Norms
D. Symbols
D. Symbols
A student gets detention for cheating. This is an example of:
A. Value
B. Sanction
C. Belief
D. Symbol
B. Sanction
Which scenario BEST shows ethnocentrism?
A. Trying new foods
B. Learning another language
C. Traveling abroad
D. Saying another culture’s traditions are “weird”
D. Saying another culture’s traditions are “weird”
Which is a negative aspect of mainstream culture?
A. Encouraging diversity
B. Supporting education
C. Valuing teamwork
D. Promoting unrealistic beauty standards
D. Promoting unrealistic beauty standards
Why do most Amish youth return to the church after Rumspringa?
A. Strong community ties and values
B. Forced by law
C. Fear of punishment
D. Lack of options
A. Strong community ties and values