Culture - Paper 1

Question 1

What is culture?

Answer 1

Culture is the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a group of people.

Question 2

Define ‘subculture’.

Answer 2

A subculture is a group within a larger culture that has its own distinct values and behaviors.

Question 3

True or False: Norms are the rules that govern behavior in a society.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the difference between material and non-material culture?

Answer 4

Material culture refers to physical objects and artifacts, while non-material culture includes beliefs, values, and norms.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture is called ______.

Answer 5

socialization

Question 6

What does ‘ethnocentrism’ mean?

Answer 6

Ethnocentrism is the practice of evaluating other cultures based on the standards of one’s own culture.

Question 7

Name a key study related to culture.

Answer 7

The study of the ‘Nacirema’ by Horace Miner.

Question 8

What is cultural relativism?

Answer 8

Cultural relativism is the principle of understanding other cultures on their own terms without judgment.

Question 9

True or False: Globalization has no impact on local cultures.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is ‘high culture’?

Answer 10

High culture refers to cultural products and activities that are associated with the elite or upper classes.

Question 11

What is ‘pop culture’?

Answer 11

Pop culture refers to mainstream cultural products and activities that are widely accessible and enjoyed by the general public.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: ______ is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

Answer 12

Cultural diffusion

Question 13

What does the term ‘cultural hybridity’ refer to?

Answer 13

Cultural hybridity refers to the blending and mixing of different cultural elements to create new forms.

Question 14

True or False: Symbols are only physical objects.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Define ‘values’ in the context of culture.

Answer 15

Values are deeply held beliefs about what is important or desirable in a society.

Question 16

What is the role of language in culture?

Answer 16

Language is a primary means of communication and a vehicle for transmitting cultural values and norms.

Question 17

What is ‘cultural imperialism’?

Answer 17

Cultural imperialism is the dominance of one culture over others, often through media and consumer products.

Question 18

What does ‘social identity’ refer to?

Answer 18

Social identity refers to the way individuals define themselves in relation to groups they are a part of.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ______ are informal rules that govern behavior in society.

Answer 19

Norms

Question 20

What is meant by ‘cultural lag’?

Answer 20

Cultural lag refers to the period of time it takes for society to adjust to new technological or social changes.

Question 21

True or False: Folkways are less strict than mores.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is a ‘mores’?

Answer 22

Mores are norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance.

Question 23

Define ‘counterculture’.

Answer 23

Counterculture is a cultural group that actively rejects and opposes the dominant cultural norms.

Question 24

What does ‘cultural transmission’ mean?

Answer 24

Cultural transmission is the process by which culture is passed from one generation to another.

Question 25

What is 'socialization'?

Answer 25

Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the shared way of life of a group of people.

Answer 26

culture

Question 27

What is the impact of technology on culture?

Answer 27

Technology influences culture by changing the way we communicate, access information, and interact with each other.

Question 28

True or False: Cultural norms can change over time.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is 'cultural shock'?

Answer 29

Cultural shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced when encountering a different culture.

Question 30

Define 'cultural assimilation'.

Answer 30

Cultural assimilation is the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group.

Question 31

What are 'rituals'?

Answer 31

Rituals are formalized actions that are often repeated and are significant within a culture.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: ______ is a term used to describe the blending of different cultural elements.

Answer 32

Cultural syncretism

Question 33

What does the term 'cultural diversity' refer to?

Answer 33

Cultural diversity refers to the variety of cultural expressions and practices within a society.

Question 34

True or False: Culture is static and does not evolve.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

What is 'cultural appropriation'?

Answer 35

Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without permission.

Question 36

What is a 'cultural icon'?

Answer 36

A cultural icon is a symbol that is widely recognized and represents specific cultural values or beliefs.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the shared expectations and rules that guide behavior in a society.

Answer 37

Social norms

Question 38

What is 'cultural performance'?

Answer 38

Cultural performance refers to the expression of cultural identity through art, music, and theater.

Question 39

Define 'collective memory'.

Answer 39

Collective memory is the shared pool of knowledge and information that is held by a group.

Question 40

What is the significance of 'symbols' in culture?

Answer 40

Symbols represent ideas or concepts and are essential for communication and cultural expression.

Question 41

True or False: All cultures have the same values and norms.

Answer 41

False

Question 42

What does 'cultural identity' refer to?

Answer 42

Cultural identity refers to the identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on shared culture.