Social Studies HBEL 8

Which of the following best describes “quality of life”?

• the total income earned by an individual

• a measure of well-being, comfort, satisfaction in life

• the number of years a person lives

• access to basic amenities only

A country with low crime rates and political stability is likely to have?

• a low quality of life

• an improved quality of life

• no impact on quality of life

• only an economic advantage

which of these defines culture satisfactorily?

• a set of physical artifacts produced by humans

• a society’s economic activities

• shared beliefs, values, customs and practices of a group

• the political system of a country

Which of the following is NOT a component of culture?

• language

• dressing

• genetic traits

• social norms

Cultural dynamics refers to?

• how culture remains static over time

• the changes and interactions within a culture over time

• the extinction of traditional practices

• the influence of political institutions on culture

Globalization influences cultural dynamics by?

• preserving traditional practices only

• promoting the exchange of cultural ideas

• eliminating local cultures

• reducing global connections

Socialization can foster which of the following in an individual?

• a fixed way of thinking

• dependence on institutions

• adaptability and societal integration

• rejection of all societal norms

Peers as agents of socialization are most influential during?

• adolescence

• early childhood

• infancy

• old age

Which of these agents do you think has the broadest influence due to globalization?

• media

• family

• peer groups

• schools

The FRSC contributes to socialization by?

• enforcing traffic laws and promoting road safety education

• monitoring elections

• building educational institutions

• organizing religious campaigns