- 1. Culturology is the interdisciplinary study of culture, encompassing various aspects such as beliefs, values, traditions, customs, art, language, and social structures of different societies. It seeks to understand the dynamics of cultural phenomena, their evolution over time, and their significance in shaping human identity and behavior. Culturologists analyze and interpret cultural artifacts, practices, and expressions to uncover insights into the complexities of human societies and foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Through the lens of culturology, scholars and practitioners explore the rich tapestry of global cultures, investigate cultural exchanges and interactions, and promote the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural heritages.
What is the term for the idea that your own culture is superior to others?
A) Xenophobia
B) Cultural Diffusion
C) Cultural Relativism
D) Ethnocentrism
- 2. Which anthropologist is known for their work in cultural relativism?
A) Claude Lévi-Strauss
B) Bronisław Malinowski
C) Margaret Mead
D) Franz Boas
- 3. What is the term for the set of learned behaviors, beliefs, and values shared by members of a society?
A) Cuisine
B) Culture
C) Cultivation
D) Curtains
- 4. Who wrote the book 'The Interpretation of Cultures'?
A) Max Weber
B) Clifford Geertz
C) Michel Foucault
D) Erving Goffman
- 5. In which field of study is cultural ecology concerned with the relationship between culture and the environment?
A) Economics
B) Anthropology
C) Astronomy
D) Botany
- 6. What is it called when the dominant culture adopts elements of a minority culture?
A) Cultural Assimilation
B) Cultural Hegemony
C) Cultural Pluralism
D) Cultural Appropriation
- 7. What is the term for the process of people moving from one place to another in order to live and work?
A) Assimilation
B) Migration
C) Emigration
D) Repatriation
- 8. Which concept is based on the idea that cultures should be judged by their own standards rather than by the standards of others?
A) Globalization
B) Cultural Relativism
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Cultural Diffusion
- 9. What is the term for the social process of becoming familiar with and adapting to the ways of another culture?
A) Acculturation
B) Assimilation
C) Colonization
D) Multiculturalism
- 10. Who is known for their research on the diffusion of innovations and cultural change?
A) Frederick Douglass
B) Michael Phelps
C) Everett Rogers
D) Susan Sontag
- 11. Which term describes the gap between the technological development and the cultural adaptation of that technology?
A) Cultural Lag
B) Cultural Diffusion
C) Cultural Assimilation
D) Cultural Relativism
- 12. Who is known for their theory of cultural evolution?
A) Marcel Mauss
B) Zora Neale Hurston
C) Lewis Henry Morgan
D) William Fielding Ogburn
- 13. What is the study of folklore and the culture of everyday life called?
A) Sociology
B) Folkloristics
C) Ethnology
D) Psychology
- 14. What is a group within a larger society that has its own shared customs, beliefs, and values?
A) Mores
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Subculture
D) Counterculture
- 15. How do anthropologists define marriage?
A) A religious sacrament
B) A culturally approved union between two or more people
C) An emotional bond between partners
D) A legal contract between two individuals
- 16. Which theory suggests that language shapes the way we think and perceive the world?
A) Postmodernism
B) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
C) Structural functionalism
D) Cultural materialism
- 17. What is the term for the belief in multiple deities or gods?
A) Atheism
B) Polytheism
C) Theism
D) Monotheism
- 18. Which cultural group is known for the practice of Zen Buddhism?
A) Korean
B) Japanese
C) Chinese
D) Indian
- 19. Which anthropological method involves living and participating in a culture for an extended period?
A) Ethnography
B) Historical particularism
C) Cross-cultural comparison
D) Participant observation
- 20. The Ghost Festival is a traditional celebration in which culture?
A) Japanese
B) Korean
C) Chinese
D) Indian
- 21. What are taboos in a culture?
A) Social or religious customs prohibiting certain actions
B) Celebratory rituals
C) Folk tales
D) Historical artifacts
- 22. Which cultural group traditionally practices the art of henna tattoos?
A) African
B) Arab
C) Native American
D) Indian
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