Egyptian Society and Sustainable Development

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What is the difference between culture and civilization?

Culture signifies ethical values and stability, while civilization represents the sense of pride and boast.
Culture means the preservation of human heritage, while civilization indicates the advanced methods that highlight the intellectual orientations.
Culture denotes human understanding, while civilization signifies the social interaction dynamics.
Culture refers to the intellectual and ideological framework of civilization, while civilization refers to the actual achievements and activities of a society. (correct)

What did Durant believe about the beginning of civilization?

Civilization initiates when cultural norms are established, leading to social order and stability.
Civilization commences with technological advancements surpassing traditional practices.
Civilization begins when disturbances and fear end, allowing freedom from fear to unleash human aspirations and creativity. (correct)
Civilization starts when society transitions from the phase of savagery to the phase of refinement.

What did Taylor define as culture?

Culture as the interaction methods that emphasize social dynamics and integration across different societies.
The preservation of ethical values and historical commitment representing the pride and glory of a society.
The composite of customs, traditions, and ideologies specific to a society, transcending biological inheritance due to human advancement. (correct)
Culture as the repository of human heritage, encompassing intellectual, religious, and scientific accomplishments.

What transcends necessity and inevitability according to Taylor?

The preservation of human heritage through cultural norms and practices despite biological predisposition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of culture?

Culture signifies human understanding and intellectual orientations that emphasize social dynamics. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Durant define civilization?

Civilization refers to the tangible achievements and activities of a society that showcase its cultural, intellectual, religious, scientific, individual, and collective identity. (D) Signup and view all the answers