Understanding Culture: Universality and Dynamics

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What does culture define in a society?

Ways of life of a people

What is the term used to describe the system of norms and values that gives characteristic feeling to culture?

Ethos

What is the result of combining cultural traits?

A culture complex

What is the function of culture according to the text?

It defines the ways of life of a people

What is the significance of cultural traits?

They identify similarities and differences among cultures

What is the relationship between culture complexes and culture patterns?

Culture patterns are made up of culture complexes

What is unique about each people's culture?

It is peculiar to them, but contains elements found in other cultures

Why is culture regarded as dynamic?

It changes over periods and times across generations

What does culture define in situations?

Situations as either joyful or mournful, war or peace, working or eating or playful

What does culture explain?

Myths, legends, symbols, and the supernatural

What does culture provide for individuals in a society?

Ready-made patterns of behaviors

What do individuals learn through socialization and observation?

Attitudes, values, norms, and goals

What is a common feature of the landscape in Muslim areas of Nigeria?

Mosques

Where do Christians predominantly live in Nigeria?

South of the country

What is a characteristic of Native religions in Nigeria?

They are spread throughout the country

What is the role of deities in Native religions in Nigeria?

They have a range of roles, including creation, protection, and control over aspects of the world

What is a common aspect of the textual landscape in Christian areas of Nigeria?

Biblical phrases on signs and posters

What is NOT true about Nigerians' religious practices?

All Nigerians closely follow their religion's guidelines for behavior

What is a distinct characteristic of religiosity in Nigeria compared to many other countries?

A minimal distinction between the spiritual and the secular

Which religion has the most significant impact on the lives of women in Nigeria?

Islam

What is a characteristic of cities like Katsina or Kano in Nigeria?

A male-dominated public sphere

What is a challenge in summarizing the influence of Christianity on gender roles in Nigeria?

The many branches of Christianity

What is an example of material culture in Nigeria?

A billboard

What is the study of culture broadly divided into?

The study of material and non-material culture

When was Nigeria's independence gained?

1960

How many ethnic groups are found in Nigeria?

370

What is the main religious division within Nigeria?

Between Christians and Muslims

What is the significance of family in Nigerian culture?

It is extremely important

What type of society is Nigeria described as?

Hierarchical

What is the capital city of Nigeria?

Abuja

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