Intro to Culture Study Guide

Listening to hip-hop music, wearing jeans & celebrating Thanksgiving are examples of American _______________.

• cultural diffusion

• culture shock

• ethnic groups

• culture

Cultural diffusion is most likely to occur through ___________.

• immigration

• elections

• art

• geography

Which of the following is NOT a cultural trait?

• music

• natural disasters

• language

• holidays

A society with people of many different backgrounds is ___________.

• uniform

• monocultural

• ethnicity

• multicultural

Which of the following is NOT a way to classify people into ethnic groups?

• skin color

• occupation (job)

• religion

• language

What term best describes the divisions shown in the map?

• cultural landscapes

• cultural diffusion

• cultural traits

• culture regions

Which is the best definition of the term culture?

• A group’s religious beliefs & rituals
• A region’s traditional style of dress
• The way people live, behave & think
• A group’s popular music & art

What would be the best title for the chart?

• Ethnic Groups
• Economic Groups
• Multicultural
• Cultural Landscapes

What concept is best illustrated by the photo?

• culture shock

• cultural diffusion

• custom

• architecture

In Japan, people traditionally greet one another with a bow. Now, handshakes have become popular in Japanese society. This change is a result of __________________.

• culture shock

• ethnic groups

• cultural diffusion

• ancient traditions