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What is the term used to refer to a group of people of the same descent and heritage who share a common and distinctive culture passed on through generations?
What is the term used to refer to a group of people of the same descent and heritage who share a common and distinctive culture passed on through generations?
Which term describes a community with a population large enough to produce new generations of members?
Which term describes a community with a population large enough to produce new generations of members?
What term refers to socially essential collective activities within a culture?
What term refers to socially essential collective activities within a culture?
Which term relates to real or imaginary people who serve as behavior models within a culture?
Which term relates to real or imaginary people who serve as behavior models within a culture?
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What does ethnicity use as distinguishing characteristics among people of the same descent and heritage?
What does ethnicity use as distinguishing characteristics among people of the same descent and heritage?
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Which of the following best describes a subculture within a dominant culture?
Which of the following best describes a subculture within a dominant culture?
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In the 19th century, Taylor's developmental stages included which of the following?
In the 19th century, Taylor's developmental stages included which of the following?
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Which of the following statements is supported by the text regarding 'racial sciences' in the 19th century?
Which of the following statements is supported by the text regarding 'racial sciences' in the 19th century?
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How did genetic studies impact the concept of race according to the text in the 20th century?
How did genetic studies impact the concept of race according to the text in the 20th century?
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What did Huntington propose in the 20th century regarding civilizations?
What did Huntington propose in the 20th century regarding civilizations?
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What was included as a component of identity definition in Task 1a?
What was included as a component of identity definition in Task 1a?
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'Civilization and Identity' concepts from the text suggest what about Western nations?
'Civilization and Identity' concepts from the text suggest what about Western nations?
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What are the two main social categories in Emirati society?
What are the two main social categories in Emirati society?
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Which group in Emirati society holds the highest political positions and power?
Which group in Emirati society holds the highest political positions and power?
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What is the defining characteristic of the merchant class in Emirati society?
What is the defining characteristic of the merchant class in Emirati society?
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Which group in Emirati society is represented by newly settled Bedouin nomads and former pearl divers?
Which group in Emirati society is represented by newly settled Bedouin nomads and former pearl divers?
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What characterizes the top professionals and technocrats among immigrants in Emirati society?
What characterizes the top professionals and technocrats among immigrants in Emirati society?
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Which group among immigrants in Emirati society consists of skilled technicians and school teachers?
Which group among immigrants in Emirati society consists of skilled technicians and school teachers?
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What is identified as the oldest source of human identity and conflict according to the text?
What is identified as the oldest source of human identity and conflict according to the text?
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Which event is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of conflict arising due to religious divides?
Which event is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of conflict arising due to religious divides?
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In the 18th century, in many parts of the world, what identity superseded religious identity as a primary identity?
In the 18th century, in many parts of the world, what identity superseded religious identity as a primary identity?
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Who proposed that class is determined by skill, education, wealth, power, and prestige?
Who proposed that class is determined by skill, education, wealth, power, and prestige?
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Which concept is NOT discussed in relation to identity in the text?
Which concept is NOT discussed in relation to identity in the text?
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Which component of culture refers to socially essential collective activities within a community?
Which component of culture refers to socially essential collective activities within a community?
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What term describes a group of individuals with the same descent and heritage who share common distinguishing characteristics passed on through generations?
What term describes a group of individuals with the same descent and heritage who share common distinguishing characteristics passed on through generations?
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In Emirati society, which group includes skilled technicians and school teachers among immigrants?
In Emirati society, which group includes skilled technicians and school teachers among immigrants?
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What do values within a culture represent according to the text?
What do values within a culture represent according to the text?
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Who are the behavior models within a culture, whether real or imaginary, according to the text?
Who are the behavior models within a culture, whether real or imaginary, according to the text?
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In the text, how does a culture's handling of gender reflect its values?
In the text, how does a culture's handling of gender reflect its values?
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What characterizes the biological definition of race?
What characterizes the biological definition of race?
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What does the text suggest about indicators of race?
What does the text suggest about indicators of race?
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What did Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus classify humans into in 1735 based on race?
What did Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus classify humans into in 1735 based on race?
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What does skin color variation indicate?
What does skin color variation indicate?
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Which century saw the idea that Western nations are superior in terms of civilization?
Which century saw the idea that Western nations are superior in terms of civilization?
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What does the text suggest about genetic studies and their impact on the concept of race in the 20th century?
What does the text suggest about genetic studies and their impact on the concept of race in the 20th century?
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Which component was included as part of the identity definition in Task 1b according to the text?
Which component was included as part of the identity definition in Task 1b according to the text?
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In the context of civilization and identity, what did Huntington propose about civilizations in the 20th century?
In the context of civilization and identity, what did Huntington propose about civilizations in the 20th century?
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What role does gender play in defining identity according to the text?
What role does gender play in defining identity according to the text?
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Study Notes
Ethnicity and Culture
- A group of people with the same descent and heritage, sharing a common and distinctive culture passed on through generations, is referred to as an ethnic group.
- Ethnicity uses distinguishing characteristics such as language, religion, customs, and traditions to differentiate among people of the same descent and heritage.
Community and Subculture
- A community is a group with a large enough population to produce new generations of members.
- A subculture is a group within a dominant culture that shares similar values, norms, and beliefs.
Cultural Concepts
- Institution refers to socially essential collective activities within a culture.
- Heroes are real or imaginary people who serve as behavior models within a culture.
- Values within a culture represent what is deemed important or desirable.
Race and Civilization
- The biological definition of race is characterized by genetic differences.
- Indicators of race are not absolute and are influenced by social and cultural factors.
- In the 18th century, national identity superseded religious identity as a primary identity in many parts of the world.
- Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus classified humans into four races in 1735 based on geographic distribution.
Identity and Society
- In Emirati society, the top two social categories are the ruling family and the merchant class.
- The ruling family holds the highest political positions and power, while the merchant class is defined by their business interests.
- Immigrants in Emirati society can be categorized into skilled technicians and school teachers, and top professionals and technocrats.
Conflict and Identity
- Religious identity has been a significant source of human conflict throughout history.
- In the 19th century, 'racial sciences' were used to justify racial superiority and discrimination.
- Genetic studies in the 20th century impacted the concept of race, rendering it largely obsolete.
Civilization and Identity
- Huntington proposed that civilizations are distinct and may clash due to their differing values and identities.
- Civilization and identity concepts suggest that Western nations are not superior in terms of civilization.
- Gender plays a significant role in defining identity, and a culture's handling of gender reflects its values.
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Test your knowledge on social class and identity, including concepts such as upper class, middle class, and lower class. This quiz is based on the content from 'An Introduction to Intercultural Communication' by Jandt.
