Lesson 1: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

Question 1

refers to the “distinctive
characteristic that defines an individual
or is shared by those belonging to a
particular group”

Answer 1

Identity

Question 2

includes the many relationships
people cultivate, such as their identity
as a child, friend, partner, and parent

Answer 2

Identity

Question 3

also encompasses political opinions, moral attitudes, and religious beliefs, all of which guide the choices one makes on a daily basis

Answer 3

Identity

Question 4

• is correlated with social, cultural and political change
• Individual and group
• have changed social order and brought about societal transformation

Answer 4

Identity

Question 5

Another factor that has a great impact on socio-cultural and political change

Answer 5

Technology

Question 6

is cited by Atienza
et al 2016 to have changed Filipino
identities and beliefs Filipinos who are
living abroad, either as migrants or
immigrants, have been assimilated to the culture of their host countries

Answer 6

International Migration

Question 7

The concepts of identity, culture, society, and politics are studied through a broad collection of academic disciplines
collectively referred to as the

Answer 7

Social
Sciences

Question 8

is defined as the
“systematic study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of man As a
branch of knowledge, it comprehensively looks into the biological features and social aspects of humans, as well as their “past practices and social patterns

Answer 8

Anthropology

Question 9

“the study of
human social life, groups and societies.”

Answer 9

Sociology

Question 10

______________________defines Sociology as “the study of
human social life, groups and societies

Answer 10

Anthony Giddens

Question 11

is generally referred to as “the study of governance, politics, and public policy”. It focuses on government activities and processes, government systems and institutions, and political behavior

Answer 11

Political Science

Question 12

are interested in
understanding the nature and characteristics of
“ authority, and laws” and how they affect
society and its citizens.

Answer 12

Political scientists

Question 13

Political theories and concepts have been
largely shaped by Greek philosophers _______ and ______.

Answer 13

Plato and Aristotle

Question 14

TRUE OR FALSE

Discussing social, political and cultural change enables us to better comprehend society and the processes it undergoes The

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

Derived from the Greek words “Anthropos” and “Logos”

Answer 15

Anthropology

Question 16

Studies on how social patterns and practices and cultural variations develop across societies

Answer 16

Social Anthropology

Question 17

Studies the cultural variation across different societies

Answer 17

Cultural Anthropology

Question 18

Studies the language and discourse and how they reflect and shape different aspects of human society

Answer 18

Linguistic Anthropology

Question 19

Study of prehistoric societies by their tools and environment

Answer 19

Archaeology

Question 20

Examines how the government functions and how decisions and policies are made

Answer 20

Public Administration

Question 21

Evaluates the interplay between economics, politics, and law and it’s implications to the various institutions within society

Answer 21

Political Economy

Question 22

Compares domestic politics and governance systems across different sovereign states

Answer 22

Comparative Politics