Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism

1. The tendency to view the norms and values of one’s culture as absolute and use them as a standard to judge other cultures.

• a. Cultural Universal

• b. Cultural Relativism

• c. Cultural Trait

• d. Ethnocentrism

2. Which of these statements are ethnocentric?

• a. I do not like Jazz

• b. I believe in my religion

• c. My religion is the only true religion

• d. I do not like pork

3. The idea that culture must be viewed according to its own perspective is known as...

• a. Cultural Universal

• b. Cultural Relativism

• c. Cultural Trait

• d. Ethnocentrism

4. Which of the following statement is Cultural Relativist?

• a. Their beliefs are ironic

• b. Each person has unique cultures

• c. There’s no other God than our God

• d. My culture is superior

5. Ethnocentrism has advantages for a certain culture. Which among the statements explain its advantage?

• a. Restricts interaction

• b. Develop solidarity

• c. Promotes Peace

• d. Leads to conflict