Unit 6: Features of Culture

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What are the unique qualities of different cultures throughout Nigeria known as?

National identity

Culture characteristics (correct)

Cultural heritage

Diverse attributes

How is culture acquired according to the text?

Instinctively developed

Transferred genetically

Inherited biologically

Learned socially (correct)

Which aspect of a society helps in deriving benefits according to the text?

Cultural diversity

Geographical size

Economic stability

Individual capabilities (correct)

What is an integral part of culture due to how goods and services are produced and distributed?

Economic system Signup and view all the answers

Which occupation is predominantly practiced by communities residing along specific rivers in Nigeria?

Fishing Signup and view all the answers

What plays a significant role in the social organization of a group as per the text?

Cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What are the important parts of culture according to the text?

Government, religion, customs and traditions, language Signup and view all the answers

How does religion influence culture according to the text?

By creating sets of morals to live by Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of government in a society based on the text?

Enforcing laws and governing the country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of religion in the text?

Buddhism Signup and view all the answers

How do arts and literature contribute to culture based on the text?

By providing a means of human expression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an attribute that makes up culture according to the text?

Science and technology Signup and view all the answers

What helps to develop qualities of human beings in a social environment?

Social interaction Signup and view all the answers

How is culture transmitted from one generation to the next according to the text?

Through language Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, which of the following is NOT considered a shared aspect of culture?

Reading habits Signup and view all the answers

Why is deprivation from human company seen as deprivation of human qualities according to the text?

Man is man only among men Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to describe how culture is passed through generations?

A stream Signup and view all the answers

Why is culture described as accumulative according to the text?

It is continuous and adds new cultural traits Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the text?

Symbols in different cultures can lead to misunderstandings and hostility. Signup and view all the answers

What do gestures like nodding and shaking the head signify in different cultures?

They have different meanings in different cultures. Signup and view all the answers

What do palm fronds symbolize at the entrance of a house in some Nigerian cultures?

Death of someone from that house Signup and view all the answers

What does a kola nut symbolize in Igbo culture?

Goodwill and kindness Signup and view all the answers

Why can shared symbols sometimes lead to misunderstandings?

Shared symbols can have different meanings across cultures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of symbols for social interaction?

Symbols play a significant role in conveying meaning and social interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the flogging ritual for young men in Nigeria?

To demonstrate their adherence to cultural values Signup and view all the answers

What role do values play in shaping cultural communities according to the text?

Influencing social behavior and way of life Signup and view all the answers

How do cultural values contribute to social harmony and well-being?

By fostering understanding and tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Nigerians when it comes to social relationships?

Maintenance of group harmony Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a core cultural value in Nigeria?

Innovation Signup and view all the answers

How do artifacts contribute to the overall culture of a community?

They represent the material aspects of culture Signup and view all the answers