Exploring Culture: Concepts of Culture

Question 1

What was the most important reason the city of Boston chose to fill in much of their swampy land and coastal areas?

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More land was needed for its growing population.

Question 2

Which is a characteristic of popular culture?

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quick to change its commonalities..

Question 3

A culture made of a group of people in a particular region or location with shared customs, values, traits, and experiences that are easily identified is called

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local culture.

Question 4

Despite external influences, cultures don't change. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Question 5

The spreading of soccer around the world is an example of cultural __________.

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diffusion

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes changes to the culture of the Inuit people?

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Many traditions remain unchanged, but others have been modernized.

Question 7

Which statement best summarizes the process of cultural sharing?

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Cultures change over time as groups pass their values to other groups and adopt practices of other groups.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of cultural assimilation?

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A new immigrant from Mexico learns how to speak English after enrolling in an American school.

Question 9

The changes to Boston's harbor and land area are examples of the ability of __________ to manipulate and change the __________.

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culture . . . environment

Question 10

Cultures may adopt the values and practices of other groups. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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