2.7 Cultural Understanding Quiz

What does culture shock refer to?

• Using cultural elements without acknowledgment

• Being surprised by an unexpected cultural practice

• Integrating local customs into daily life

• Using a cultural practice without understanding

What is cultural assimilation?

• Using cultural elements without acknowledgment

• Being surprised by an unexpected cultural practice

• Integrating local customs into daily life

• Feeling overwhelmed by a new environment

Which scenario describes cultural appropriation?

• Overwhelmed by a new environment

• Integrating local customs into daily life

• Using a cultural practice without understanding or respect

• Surprised by an unexpected cultural practice

Jamie moves from the U.S. to Japan and is surprised by how quiet people are in public places. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Culture Shock

Answer explanation

Jamie is reacting to unexpected cultural norms in Japan.

Amine, after living in France for five years, adopts French customs like greeting people with cheek kisses. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Appropriation

• Cultural Assimilation

• Culture Shock

• Cultural Misunderstanding

Answer explanation

1. Cultural Assimilation – Amine has adopted a French custom, indicating integration into the culture.

An electronic music festival sells traditional Native American headdresses as fashion accessories. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Exchange

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Culture Shock

Answer explanation

1. Cultural Appropriation – The festival is using sacred symbols as fashion without proper respect or understanding.

1. Nguyen, living in Spain for several years, adopts Italian eating habits, including longer dinners with family and friends late in the evening.

• Cultural Exchange

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Culture Shock

Answer explanation

1. Cultural Assimilation – Nguyen has adapted to Spanish habits, indicating integration into the culture.

Skye struggles to understand why people in Brazil are so friendly and often hug upon first meeting. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Culture Shock

• Cultural Exchange

Answer explanation

1. Culture Shock – Skye is adjusting to new social norms that are unfamiliar to her.

After moving to Guatemala, Jessi Rose starts speaking Spanish at home and celebrating local holidays. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Appropriation

• Cultural Assimilation

• Culture Shock

• Cultural Exchange

Answer explanation

1. Cultural Assimilation – Jessi Rose is adopting the language and traditions of her new country.

A fashion brand releases a line of clothing with sacred symbols from various indigenous cultures. What is this an example of?

• Cultural Exchange

• Cultural Assimilation

• Cultural Appropriation

• Culture Shock

Answer explanation

1. Cultural Appropriation – The brand is using cultural symbols for profit without respect for their significance.