Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

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What is the main focus of Physical Anthropologists?

Studying human biology (correct)

Analyzing language structures

Exploring historical settlements

Investigating cultural differences

What do Cultural Anthropologists primarily study?

Cultural behavior and beliefs (correct)

Nature of communication systems

Material samples from the past

Human skeletal remains

What is the main role of Biological Anthropologists (Archaeologists)?

Analyzing religious beliefs

Recovering information about human structures from the past (correct)

Studying contemporary human structures

Investigating modern settlements

What do Linguists primarily study?

Nature and tones of languages in communication systems Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline relates to the study of the state and government?

Political Science Signup and view all the answers

What is described as 'the soul' of culture in the text?

Language Signup and view all the answers

How are cultural ideas, activities, and artifacts passed down from generation to generation?

By imitation and learning Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as 'the storehouse of culture'?

Language Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a form of communication in culture?

Genetic transmission Signup and view all the answers

How are some cultural ideas, activities, and artifacts acquired other than through social learning?

By imitating the acts of others Signup and view all the answers

How do changes in some aspects of culture generally affect other areas?

Changes necessitate changes in other areas Signup and view all the answers

What do culture norms and values include?

Music, dance, poetry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishable cultural feature of an ethnic group?

Intangible aspects of existence Signup and view all the answers

What are the major ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines?

Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano Signup and view all the answers

What is religion defined as?

Ideas about the supernatural Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of culture?

Breakthroughs in medicine Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an ethnic group from others?

Language and common origin Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'palakasan system' refer to?

A system of getting an advantage by knowing someone powerful in the government Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following economic symbols is NOT mentioned in the text?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional way of saving money in the Philippines described in the text?

Alkansya Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using symbols and symbolism according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a currency symbol in the text?

€ Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'paluwagan' system described in the text?

A group savings where people agree to give money to a money manager who manages the money Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem with exhibiting ethnocentrism?

Fosters tensions and conflicts between societies Signup and view all the answers

How does ethnocentrism affect an individual's perception of other cultures?

Leads to judgment based on one's own cultural values Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of ethnocentrism?

Comparing and judging other cultures based on one's own culture Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event is cited as an example of ethnocentrism?

The Holocaust during Adolf Hitler's regime Signup and view all the answers

How did European countries justify colonialism and imperialism?

By viewing non-European cultures as uncivilized and underdeveloped Signup and view all the answers

What impact did American ethnocentrism have on international relations?

Resulted in interference in political affairs of other countries Signup and view all the answers