29 Questions
What is the main focus of Physical Anthropologists?
Studying human biology
What do Cultural Anthropologists primarily study?
Cultural behavior and beliefs
What is the main role of Biological Anthropologists (Archaeologists)?
Recovering information about human structures from the past
What do Linguists primarily study?
Nature and tones of languages in communication systems
Which discipline relates to the study of the state and government?
Political Science
What is described as 'the soul' of culture in the text?
Language
How are cultural ideas, activities, and artifacts passed down from generation to generation?
By imitation and learning
What is considered as 'the storehouse of culture'?
Language
What is NOT mentioned as a form of communication in culture?
Genetic transmission
How are some cultural ideas, activities, and artifacts acquired other than through social learning?
By imitating the acts of others
How do changes in some aspects of culture generally affect other areas?
Changes necessitate changes in other areas
What do culture norms and values include?
Music, dance, poetry
Which of the following is NOT a distinguishable cultural feature of an ethnic group?
Intangible aspects of existence
What are the major ethno-linguistic groups in the Philippines?
Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano
What is religion defined as?
Ideas about the supernatural
Which of the following is NOT considered a part of culture?
Breakthroughs in medicine
What distinguishes an ethnic group from others?
Language and common origin
What does the 'palakasan system' refer to?
A system of getting an advantage by knowing someone powerful in the government
Which of the following economic symbols is NOT mentioned in the text?
Electricity
What is the traditional way of saving money in the Philippines described in the text?
Alkansya
What is the purpose of using symbols and symbolism according to the text?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a currency symbol in the text?
€
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
What is the main problem with exhibiting ethnocentrism?
Fosters tensions and conflicts between societies
How does ethnocentrism affect an individual's perception of other cultures?
Leads to judgment based on one's own cultural values
What is a common characteristic of ethnocentrism?
Comparing and judging other cultures based on one's own culture
Which historical event is cited as an example of ethnocentrism?
The Holocaust during Adolf Hitler's regime
How did European countries justify colonialism and imperialism?
By viewing non-European cultures as uncivilized and underdeveloped
What impact did American ethnocentrism have on international relations?
Resulted in interference in political affairs of other countries
Explore the definitions of culture, society, and politics in this quiz, focusing on the norms, values, creative expressions, and tangible manifestations of these concepts. Learn about the intangible aspects of existence like music, dance, poetry, as well as scientific knowledge, fashion trends, and technological advancements.
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