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What does the term 'culture' refer to?
What does the term 'culture' refer to?
- Material objects of a society
- Values, beliefs, language systems, and common practices of people (correct)
- Architecture and infrastructure of a society
- Manners and rituals of a society
Why is culture described as being similar to an iceberg?
Why is culture described as being similar to an iceberg?
- Because it is always melting and changing
- Because it has a visible section above the waterline and an invisible section below (correct)
- Because it is easily accessible to all individuals
- Because it is cold and distant
In what way do cultures interact with each other according to the text?
In what way do cultures interact with each other according to the text?
- By isolating themselves completely from other cultures
- By avoiding any form of competition
- By merging into a single, homogenous culture
- By contesting each other and lacking fixed boundaries (correct)
What is included in the term 'culture' according to sociologists?
What is included in the term 'culture' according to sociologists?
How are cultures described in terms of their visibility according to the text?
How are cultures described in terms of their visibility according to the text?
What is one of the reasons sociologists consider culture as one of the most important concepts within sociology?
What is one of the reasons sociologists consider culture as one of the most important concepts within sociology?
Which of the following is considered part of the non-material aspects of culture?
Which of the following is considered part of the non-material aspects of culture?
How do sociologists define material culture?
How do sociologists define material culture?
In what way do material culture and non-material culture interact according to the text?
In what way do material culture and non-material culture interact according to the text?
What is an example given in the text to illustrate how culture is expressed in everyday life?
What is an example given in the text to illustrate how culture is expressed in everyday life?
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