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What are the two main ways in which culture is thought of?
What are the two main ways in which culture is thought of?
- In terms of technological advancements and as a concept used by psychologists
- In terms of linguistic variations and as a concept used by biologists
- In terms of historical significance and as a concept used by sociologists
- In terms of aesthetic matters and as a concept used by anthropologists (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'culture'?
What is the origin of the word 'culture'?
- From the Latin word 'cultus' meaning 'care', and the French word 'colere' meaning 'to till' (correct)
- From the German word 'kultur' meaning 'civilization', and the Dutch word 'verzorgen' meaning 'to nurture'
- From the Greek word 'cultura' meaning 'to create', and the Italian word 'coltivare' meaning 'to cultivate'
- From the Spanish word 'cultivo' meaning 'cultivation', and the Portuguese word 'cuidar' meaning 'to take care of'
How many different definitions of culture are reportedly used by anthropologists?
How many different definitions of culture are reportedly used by anthropologists?
- Around fifty
- Around two hundred
- Around twenty
- Around a hundred (correct)
What term is derived from the word 'culture' and suggests a religious organization?
What term is derived from the word 'culture' and suggests a religious organization?
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What does the term 'cult' have the power to do, as mentioned in the text?
What does the term 'cult' have the power to do, as mentioned in the text?
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