Culture and Society Review

The beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular nation or group is that nation’s or group’s

• language
• standard of living
• religion
• culture

Within a country, differences in language can make it harder to

• establish social classes
• prevent cultural diffusion
• raise standards of living
• achieve unity

What do some people see as a possible negative effect of rapid global communication?

• It may limit migration.
• It may lead to increased language barriers.
• It may threaten cultural diversity.
• It may break down traditional social classes.

What is the most basic social unit of any society?

• family
• class
• religion
• culture group

Trying to help people understand the meaning of life is a basic function of

• culture
• language
• religion
• social structure

Cultural diffusion refers to the process by which

• languages become extinct.
• cultures spread their beliefs and practices to other societies.
• societies become isolated from each other.
• economic systems become similar worldwide.

What are traditions/customs?

• Typical or usual ways of doing things

• A way of life shared by a group of people

• Features that make up a culture

• A pattern of organized relationships among groups of people in a society

What are cultural traits?

• Features that make up a culture

• Typical or usual ways of doing things

• A way of life shared by a group of people

• A pattern of organized relationships among groups of people in a society

What is social class?

• A way of life shared by a group of people

• A group of people living in similar economic conditions

• The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another

• A pattern of organized relationships among groups of people in a society

What is standard of living?

• The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another

• Level of comfort enjoyed by a person or society

• A pattern of organized relationships among groups of people in a society

• A way of life shared by a group of people