Understanding Cultural Patterns Quiz
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What term is used to describe the way people behave over time?

  • Regional custom
  • Language barrier
  • Behavioral norm
  • Cultural pattern (correct)
  • How do we refer to the behavior of large numbers of people that behave the same way?

  • Innovation
  • Custom (correct)
  • Habit
  • Tradition
  • What term is used for a common language known to everyone within a region?

  • Mother tongue
  • Vernacular
  • Lingua franca (correct)
  • Dialect
  • Which language functions as the lingua franca in the Middle East?

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many languages are spoken throughout Africa, approximately?

    <p>2,000 languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Arabic used as a lingua franca in the Middle East from native Arabic speakers?

    <p>'It is quite different from the Arabic used as a lingua franca.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would a West African have to learn to communicate with an East African?

    <p>'Swahili'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Middle East, which major faiths are monotheistic and have a historical relationship with each other?

    <p>Christianity and Judaism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important aspect of people's lives in much of the Middle East?

    <p>Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge faced by Arabs when trying to communicate with each other from different countries?

    <p>Using the same word differently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In regards to land use, what is highly valued in Africa and the Middle East?

    <p>Fertile land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has started to enforce land rights due to the discovery of resources like oil, gold, and diamonds?

    <p>Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common barrier to more advanced education in many areas of Africa?

    <p>Lack of access to technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of school focuses on traditional Islamic studies in some Gulf Arab states?

    <p>Madrasahs (Islamic schools)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is encouraged for students to study at the college level in African and Middle Eastern universities?

    <p>Engineering, Medicine, and Business</p> Signup and view all the answers

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