Material Culture vs. Non-Material Culture Quiz

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Which cultural concept refers to a belief that your own culture is superior to others?

Subculture superiority

Cultural relativism

Nationalistic pride

Ethnocentrism (correct)

What is the term used for a subculture whose values and norms differ from those of mainstream society?

Mainstream culture

Cultural lag

Cultural assimilation

Counter-culture (correct)

Which concept is characterized by a social group within a national culture sharing distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs?

Cultural diversity

Culture shock

Ethnocentrism

Nationalistic culture (correct)

In discussions of power and resistance, what concept may be kept out of sight for those in power?

'Counter-culture' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Culture shock' pertains to which of the following?

A feeling of disorientation when exposed to an unfamiliar culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'culture lag' refer to in the context of culture?

The delay in cultural adaptation to new technologies or changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture?

Ethnocentrism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What concept is characterized by the delay between changes in material culture and changes in non-material culture?

Culture lag (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the feeling of disorientation or discomfort when encountering a new culture or way of life?

Culture shock (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the distinct set of values, beliefs, and practices shared by a nation?

National culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a group within a society that has distinctive values, norms, and practices different from the dominant culture?

Subculture (B) Signup and view all the answers

'The belief in the superiority of one's own culture' is most closely associated with which concept?

Ethnocentrism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does blues music represent in American slave society?

Hidden transcripts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural concept refers to the idea of open public interaction between dominations and oppressed subculture?

Unification for peace and harmony of all members (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a group of cultural traits dominated by one essential trait?

Culture complex (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does culture lag refer to in the context of technological innovations?

Time taken for culture to catch up with technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conflict arises due to the imposition of power over conquered people and social stratification?

Inter-personal conflict (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population is covered by the 12 classical religions?

83% (D) Signup and view all the answers

"Culture shock" can best be described as:

A personal disorientation due to exposure to a different culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

"Subculture" is best defined as:

A smaller culture within a larger culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

"Ethnocentrism" is characterized by:

'Xenocentrism' (A) Signup and view all the answers