Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Quiz

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'culture'?

Cultivare

Cultura (correct)

Colere

Civilis

How is culture transmitted among members of society?

By individual exploration

Via traditions and customs (correct)

Genetically

Through formal education only

What makes culture a dynamic entity?

Lack of shared beliefs

Constant change (correct)

Its individualistic nature

Stagnation over time

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

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What is the most important symbolic aspect of culture according to the text?

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What does the term 'diversity' relate to in the context of culture?

Embracing uniqueness Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ethnicity' refer to?

The expression of cultural ideas by a specific ethnic group Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the term 'social differences'?

Different socio-economic privileges Signup and view all the answers

Which type of culture is characterized by being based on the tastes of ordinary people?

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What is the key focus of 'religion' according to the text?

Beliefs and practices related to spiritual entities Signup and view all the answers

In what way do subcultures differ from countercultures?

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What aspect do 'gender' and 'exceptionality' fall under according to the text?

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Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Quiz

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'culture'?

How is culture transmitted among members of society?

What makes culture a dynamic entity?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

What is the most important symbolic aspect of culture according to the text?

What does the term 'diversity' relate to in the context of culture?

What does the term 'ethnicity' refer to?

What is the primary focus of the term 'social differences'?

Which type of culture is characterized by being based on the tastes of ordinary people?

What is the key focus of 'religion' according to the text?

In what way do subcultures differ from countercultures?

What aspect do 'gender' and 'exceptionality' fall under according to the text?

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