Civilization and Intercultural Communication: Religion and Identity

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What is the distinguishing characteristic of ethnicity?

Economic status

Geographic region

Social class

Accent (correct)

Which term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

Microculture

Co-culture

Subculture (correct)

Subgroup

What do values represent within a culture?

Real or imaginary behavior models

Feelings about what is good or bad (correct)

Essential collective activities

Open for discussion beliefs

Which group of people share the same descent, heritage, and distinctive culture passed on through generations?

Ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinguishing factor of a subculture?

Social class Signup and view all the answers

What type of group is bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values?

Subculture Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a relatively complete set of values and behavior patterns existing within a dominant culture?

Microculture Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the UAE population constitutes South Asians?

59.4% Signup and view all the answers

In intercultural communication, which concept suggests that no one culture is inherently superior to another?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

What do microcultures provide their members with, according to the text?

A complete set of values and behavior patterns Signup and view all the answers

How does a culture's approach to gender reflect its values?

It reveals much about the culture's values Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the classifications made by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus regarding humans?

Africanus, Americanus, Asiaticus, and Europeanus Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the sociological definition of race?

It is socially unstable and determined by society Signup and view all the answers

How are indicators of race influenced according to the text?

By recent adaptation to climate and diet Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about skin color and superiority?

Skin color has no impact on superiority Signup and view all the answers

Which concept was used in the 19th century to categorize races as primitive or advanced?

Skin color Signup and view all the answers

What did genetic studies in the 20th century reveal about race?

No single gene defines race Signup and view all the answers

According to Taylor in the 19th century, what were the developmental stages leading to civilization?

Savagery, barbarism, Western civilization Signup and view all the answers

In terms of civilizations, what did Huntington emphasize in the 20th century?

Cultural diversity within civilizations Signup and view all the answers

Which task in defining identity includes concepts like religion, national identity, class, gender, race, and civilization?

Task 1b Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a position in a society's hierarchy based on income, education, occupation, or neighborhood?

Social status Signup and view all the answers

In Emirati society, which group is known as Al-Muwateneen?

National citizens Signup and view all the answers

Which group in Emirati society is represented by increasing numbers of professionals who have benefitted from free state education?

The new middle class Signup and view all the answers

In Emirati society, what category do the top professionals and technocrats with international contracts fall into?

Merchant class Signup and view all the answers

What group in Emirati society includes low-paid semi-skilled and unskilled workers, primarily Asian?

Low-income groups Signup and view all the answers

Religion has been a source of human identity and conflict primarily because it __________.

regulates how individuals live their lives differently based on religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What historical event highlighted conflicts related to religion, specifically between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century?

The Crusades Signup and view all the answers

In the context of national identity, what significant change occurred in the 18th century with regard to identity formation?

Class identity superseded religious identity in several parts of the world Signup and view all the answers

What perspective suggests that class is determined by skill, education, wealth, power, and prestige?

Weber's consideration of skill and education Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between class and identity?

Class can be influenced by skill, education, wealth, power, and prestige Signup and view all the answers

What regulates identity according to the text?

Religion, National identity, Class, Gender, Race Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered one of the six sources of human identity and conflict?

Religion Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways to look at identity according to the text?

Through examples of cultural confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the basic concepts of culture?

Language diversity Signup and view all the answers

What does Antonio Damasio suggest about identity in the text?

Identity is transferred from one generation to another Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that social networks regulate human life according to the text?

Through providing insights about the past Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the six sources of human identity and conflict?

Ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

What does shared ancestry from one group in Africa indicate according to the text?

'Shared ancestry' implies a common origin for all humans Signup and view all the answers

What are two basic concepts intertwined with culture?

'Communication' and 'Verbal' Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest are some forms of regulators for social networks of human life?

Religion, National Identity, Class, Gender Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values, and can be used interchangeably with 'subculture'?

Microculture Signup and view all the answers

In terms of cultural diversity, what does a subgroup within a dominant culture provide its members with?

Relatively complete values and patterns of behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of cultural groups presents challenges to establishing mutuality as described in the text?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a culture within a culture that suggests no one culture is inherently superior to another?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethnic groups, which term represents a subdivision within a dominant culture based on shared values and behaviors?

Subgroup Signup and view all the answers

What concept is described as a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

Subculture Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a shared ancestry, heritage, and distinctive culture passed on through generations?

Ethnic group Signup and view all the answers

Which concept suggests that individuals interact with individuals or groups of another identity?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a subculture from a dominant culture?

Values and customs Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically considered a distinguishing characteristic of ethnicity?

Occupation Signup and view all the answers

How does a co-culture differ from a subculture?

Degree of integration within the dominant culture Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cultural diversity, what role do rituals play?

Group behavior Signup and view all the answers

How do ethnic groups maintain their distinctive cultures over generations?

Transmission of customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of a subculture?

Distinct values and behavior patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

Subculture Signup and view all the answers

What concept in intercultural communication suggests that no culture is inherently superior to another?

Cultural relativism Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe ethnic groups?

Passing down distinctive culture through generations Signup and view all the answers

What do subcultures provide their members with, according to the text?

A shared symbol system and unique values Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between subcultures and dominant cultures?

Subcultures may challenge or adapt values and norms of dominant cultures. Signup and view all the answers

How do ethnic groups differ from co-cultures?

Ethnic groups share a common cultural heritage, while co-cultures are based on proximity only. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of cultural diversity, what is a distinguishing characteristic of ethnic groups?

Ethnic groups maintain a distinct identity within the larger society. Signup and view all the answers

How do co-cultures contribute to cultural diversity according to the text?

Co-cultures introduce new perspectives and practices into the larger society. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ethnicity from race in the context of identity formation?

Race is solely based on physical characteristics, while ethnicity encompasses cultural heritage. Signup and view all the answers

What historical event mentioned in the text highlighted conflicts related to religion, specifically between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century?

The Crusades Signup and view all the answers

In Emirati society, which group includes low-paid semi-skilled and unskilled workers, primarily Asian?

Al-Ajam Signup and view all the answers

Which concept, mentioned in the text, suggests that no one culture is inherently superior to another?

Cultural Relativism Signup and view all the answers

What was an important change in the 18th century regarding identity formation, according to the text?

National identity superseded religious identity Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

Subculture Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on shared values, behaviors, and traditions?

Ethnic group Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a culture within a culture, emphasizing equality among all cultures?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cultural diversity, what type of groups pose challenges to achieving mutual understanding?

Microcultures Signup and view all the answers

What type of group is bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a subset within a dominant culture categorized by factors such as ethnicity or region?

Subculture Signup and view all the answers

What type of group represents a unique cultural entity within a larger dominant culture?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a group within a dominant culture that shares common values and traditions?

Co-culture Signup and view all the answers

"Intragroup culture" refers to:

"Shared values among individuals in a group" Signup and view all the answers

"Cultural subgroup" typically denotes:

"A subset within the dominant culture" Signup and view all the answers

What term describes smaller cultural groups within a larger society that present challenges to unity?

Microcultures Signup and view all the answers

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What is the distinguishing characteristic of ethnicity?

Which term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

What do values represent within a culture?

Which group of people share the same descent, heritage, and distinctive culture passed on through generations?

What is the key distinguishing factor of a subculture?

What type of group is bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values?

Which term refers to a relatively complete set of values and behavior patterns existing within a dominant culture?

What percentage of the UAE population constitutes South Asians?

In intercultural communication, which concept suggests that no one culture is inherently superior to another?

What do microcultures provide their members with, according to the text?

How does a culture's approach to gender reflect its values?

What is one of the classifications made by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus regarding humans?

What does the text suggest about the sociological definition of race?

How are indicators of race influenced according to the text?

What does the text suggest about skin color and superiority?

Which concept was used in the 19th century to categorize races as primitive or advanced?

What did genetic studies in the 20th century reveal about race?

According to Taylor in the 19th century, what were the developmental stages leading to civilization?

In terms of civilizations, what did Huntington emphasize in the 20th century?

Which task in defining identity includes concepts like religion, national identity, class, gender, race, and civilization?

Which term describes a position in a society's hierarchy based on income, education, occupation, or neighborhood?

In Emirati society, which group is known as Al-Muwateneen?

Which group in Emirati society is represented by increasing numbers of professionals who have benefitted from free state education?

In Emirati society, what category do the top professionals and technocrats with international contracts fall into?

What group in Emirati society includes low-paid semi-skilled and unskilled workers, primarily Asian?

Religion has been a source of human identity and conflict primarily because it __________.

What historical event highlighted conflicts related to religion, specifically between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century?

In the context of national identity, what significant change occurred in the 18th century with regard to identity formation?

What perspective suggests that class is determined by skill, education, wealth, power, and prestige?

How does the text describe the relationship between class and identity?

What regulates identity according to the text?

Which of the following is considered one of the six sources of human identity and conflict?

What is one of the ways to look at identity according to the text?

What is one of the basic concepts of culture?

What does Antonio Damasio suggest about identity in the text?

What are some ways that social networks regulate human life according to the text?

Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the six sources of human identity and conflict?

What does shared ancestry from one group in Africa indicate according to the text?

What are two basic concepts intertwined with culture?

What does the text suggest are some forms of regulators for social networks of human life?

Which term refers to a group bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values, and can be used interchangeably with 'subculture'?

In terms of cultural diversity, what does a subgroup within a dominant culture provide its members with?

Which of the following types of cultural groups presents challenges to establishing mutuality as described in the text?

What term describes a culture within a culture that suggests no one culture is inherently superior to another?

In the context of ethnic groups, which term represents a subdivision within a dominant culture based on shared values and behaviors?

What concept is described as a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

Which term refers to a shared ancestry, heritage, and distinctive culture passed on through generations?

Which concept suggests that individuals interact with individuals or groups of another identity?

What distinguishes a subculture from a dominant culture?

Which factor is NOT typically considered a distinguishing characteristic of ethnicity?

How does a co-culture differ from a subculture?

In the context of cultural diversity, what role do rituals play?

How do ethnic groups maintain their distinctive cultures over generations?

What is a distinguishing characteristic of a subculture?

Which term best describes a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

What concept in intercultural communication suggests that no culture is inherently superior to another?

How does the text describe ethnic groups?

What do subcultures provide their members with, according to the text?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between subcultures and dominant cultures?

How do ethnic groups differ from co-cultures?

In terms of cultural diversity, what is a distinguishing characteristic of ethnic groups?

How do co-cultures contribute to cultural diversity according to the text?

What distinguishes ethnicity from race in the context of identity formation?

What historical event mentioned in the text highlighted conflicts related to religion, specifically between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century?

In Emirati society, which group includes low-paid semi-skilled and unskilled workers, primarily Asian?

Which concept, mentioned in the text, suggests that no one culture is inherently superior to another?

What was an important change in the 18th century regarding identity formation, according to the text?

Which term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on factors like region, ethnicity, or social class?

What term refers to a subdivision within a dominant culture based on shared values, behaviors, and traditions?

Which term describes a culture within a culture, emphasizing equality among all cultures?

In the context of cultural diversity, what type of groups pose challenges to achieving mutual understanding?

What type of group is bound together by a shared symbol system, behaviors, and values?

Which term refers to a subset within a dominant culture categorized by factors such as ethnicity or region?

What type of group represents a unique cultural entity within a larger dominant culture?

Which term best describes a group within a dominant culture that shares common values and traditions?

"Intragroup culture" refers to: