Chapter 1 Vocab

What does the term "authentic" mean?

• Trustworthy or reliable

• A way of life

• An individual's viewpoint

• The original people of the land

What is a "pluralistic society"?

• A society with one dominant culture

• A society made up of many groups of people

• A society that values only individual opinions

• A society with no cultural diversity

What is "bias"?

• A personal like or dislike not based on fact

• An image made by a witness

• The original people of the land

• Important ideas about how people should live

What is a "primary source image"?

• An image created from imagination

• An image made by a witness during an event

• An image of the natural world

• An individual's personal viewpoint

What does "indigenous" refer to?

• Trustworthy or reliable

• The original people of this land

• An individual's personal viewpoint

• A way of life shared by a group

What are Traditional Teachings?

• Beliefs passed from generation to generation

• A type of government system

• A modern educational method

• A form of economic strategy

Who are elders in an Aboriginal community?

• Young children learning traditions

• Respected members using wisdom to help the community

• Foreign visitors studying the culture

• Government officials making laws

What is an oral culture?

• A culture that writes down all stories

• A way of life where stories are passed down orally

• A culture that uses technology for communication

• A culture that does not share stories

What does ethnocentric mean?

• Believing all cultures are equal

• Judging cultures based on personal values

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Promoting cultural exchange

What is a clan?

• A large city with diverse families

• A small village of extended families

• A group of unrelated individuals

• A modern business organization