40 Questions
What is the term for religions that believe in one God?
Monotheistic
Define acculturation.
Adopting cultural aspects of someone else's culture.
What is the term for the spreading out of different cultures around the world?
Cultural Diffusion
What is the main reason for cultural and societal change according to the text?
Innovation
What is the primary factor that drives cultural and societal change according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
Innovation
What is the term for the ability to read and write?
Literate
What does the term 'ethnic' relate to?
Cultural characteristics such as language, religion, or traditions.
What is the term for the cultivated of soil, producing crops, and raising livestock?
Agriculture
What refers to the spread or adoption of innovations across societies?
Diffusion
What term is used to describe a group of people who share cultural characteristics such as language or religion?
Ethnic group
What term describes organizations developed by societies to make social roles clear and meet social needs?
Institutions
Define the term 'Social Mobility'.
Social Mobility refers to how easy it is to change one's social class.
Who are referred to as 'Peasants'?
Farm workers or owners of small farms engaged in subsistence agriculture.
What are 'Ethnic groups' characterized by?
Belonging to a social group that has common national and cultural traditions.
Explain the term 'Social Structure'.
Social Structure refers to how people in a society interact and live together.
Who makes up the 'Working Class'?
Manual workers in factories, mining, transportation, or independent craftsmen.
What are 'Arts' in the context of society?
The way people express themselves.
What are 'Dialects'?
Particular forms of language that belong to specific regions or groups.
Describe 'Culture'.
Learned behaviors, traditions, beliefs, and ways of life created by groups of people.
What are 'Animistic' religions?
Religions that believe in divine forces in nature.
Define 'citizen' based on the given text.
A person who lives in a particular place.
What is the difference between urban and rural settings?
Urban areas are densely populated with advanced infrastructure, while rural areas are sparsely populated with a focus on agriculture and natural landscapes.
Explain the term 'nationalism' as mentioned in the text.
The love of one's country.
What does 'life expectancy' measure according to the text?
The amount of years the average person is expected to live.
Define 'immigrant' based on the provided information.
A person who moves to a country he/she was not born in to live.
What is the significance of 'diffusion' in culture and society?
The spread of innovations across societies.
Explain the term 'literacy rate' based on the text.
Percentage of a country's population that are literate.
What is the primary focus of 'agriculture'?
Cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
Define 'standard of living' according to the information provided.
A measure of a nation's quality of life based on factors like literacy rate, education, income, and life expectancy.
Explain the term 'ethnic' as used in the text.
Relating to a group of people with common characteristics and customs.
Urban and rural settings are characterized by different population densities and infrastructure development.
True
Agriculture involves only raising livestock and not cultivating crops.
False
Diffusion refers to the creation or improvement of ideas.
False
Nationalism is the love of one's country.
True
Standard of living is solely based on a nation's literacy rate.
False
Islam was founded by Jesus in the 7th century.
False
Citizens are people who are forced to work without pay.
False
Literate means the ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
False
Ethnic groups are characterized by different physical traits.
False
'Government' refers to a group of people who administer laws.
True
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