Question 1

Which of the following statements about ethnicity is not true?​

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity is not always a homogeneous set of beliefs within a state society. Ethnic groups can have a diversity of beliefs and practices within them.

Question 2

The "Anthropology Applied" story about building houses for Apache Indians reveals what?​

Accepted Answer

The "Anthropology Applied" story about building houses for Apache Indians reveals that cultural and social patterns of behavior can be unconscious but have an impact on how we live and use space. In this case, the Apache culture did not have separate living and cooking areas, which was not ideal for the new houses built for them. This shows that understanding and taking into account cultural norms and behaviors is important in applied anthropology.

Question 3

The most important symbolic aspect of culture is:​

Accepted Answer

Language is the most important symbolic aspect of culture because it allows for the communication of ideas, traditions, and values, facilitating the transmission of culture across generations and among individuals.

Question 4

​Which of the following definitions best represents a "symbol"?

Accepted Answer

A symbol is an arbitrary but meaningful representation of something else. It is not necessarily inherent or naturally connected to the thing it represents.

Question 5

A group that shares ancestry, origin, language, customs, and traditional beliefs is also called a(n):​

Accepted Answer

An ethnic group is defined as a group of people that share certain ancestry, origin, language, customs, and traditional beliefs. This is the most appropriate choice because it directly matches the given definition. The other options, society, subculture, and culture, may have similarities to an ethnic group, but they do not fully encompass all of the characteristics listed.

Question 6

The existence of pluralistic societies postdate:​

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic societies have existed throughout history, but the concept of politically centralized states, which often have diverse populations, emerged earlier than the other options listed.

Question 7

All of the following statements defining symbols are correct except:​

Accepted Answer

Symbols do not have a single, unified meaning. Rather, their meaning is context-dependent and can vary depending on cultural, social, and personal factors.

Question 8

Culture is best described as:​

Accepted Answer

Culture is not just a collection of separate elements or a single perspective, but rather an integrated whole where different beliefs, values, customs, and practices all interact with each other to form a cohesive system.

Question 9

A society in which two or more ethnic groups are politically organized into one territorial state is a/an:​

Accepted Answer

A pluralistic society is a society in which multiple ethnic groups coexist and are politically organized into one territorial state. It recognizes and celebrates diversity and promotes mutual respect and tolerance among different groups. It allows individuals to maintain their cultural identity and still be a part of the larger society. The other options (organic society, subculture, and ethnic society) do not fully encompass the concept of a society with multiple ethnic groups politically organized into one state.

Question 10

The expression of the set of cultural ideas held by an ethnic group is called:​

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is not an area in which Amish are frequently located?​

Accepted Answer

The Amish are not frequently located in Montana. The majority of Amish communities are found in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. While there are also Amish communities in other states, like Illinois, Montana is not one of them.

Question 12

The Amish are most specifically classified as a(n):​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Amish are most specifically classified as...

Question 13

Which of the following statements is incorrect?​

Accepted Answer

Every known human society gives cultural meaning to differences between the sexes, making statement D incorrect as it suggests there are exceptions.

Question 14

China has fifty-five officially recognized nationalities with ethnic groups speaking different languages and having different cultural traditions practicing a wide array of religions. China is an example of a(n):​

Accepted Answer

China's fifty-five officially recognized nationalities with ethnic groups speaking different languages and having different cultural traditions practicing a wide array of religions make it a pluralistic society. A pluralistic society is one that accepts and encourages diversity in culture, religion, language, and traditions.

Question 15

Ethnocentrism is best defined as:​

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others. This can lead to a biased view of other cultures and a lack of understanding and respect for their customs and beliefs. It is important to recognize and address one's own ethnocentric biases in order to foster intercultural understanding and communication.

Question 16

The term ethnicity comes from the word ethnikos, which is from what language?​

Accepted Answer

The term ethnicity comes from the Greek word ethnikos, which means "national."

Question 17

A religious symbol for the Plains Indians was a:​

Accepted Answer

The white buffalo was considered a sacred symbol for the Plains Indians and represented purity, abundance, and spirituality. It was often seen as a sign of an important spiritual message or a blessing from the spirits.

Question 18

What does Apache etiquette require?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does Apache etiquette require?​
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Question 19

Which common problem do all pluralistic societies face?​

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic societies are composed of diverse groups with varying beliefs, values, and cultures, which can lead to challenges in interpreting different standards in operation. This often leads to conflicts and a need for compromise and understanding between groups.

Question 20

The rule-governed relationships that hold members of a society together are called its:​

Accepted Answer

Social structure refers to the patterned social arrangements in a society that guide and constrain behavior of individuals and groups. It includes the institutions, organizations, and networks that regulate interactions and relationships between people. Ethinicity, subculture and culture are all important components of social structure, but they are more specific aspects that do not encompass the entire structure of society.

Quiz 8: The Characteristics of Culture

Which of the following statements about ethnicity is not true?

The "Anthropology Applied" story about building houses for Apache Indians reveals what?

The most important symbolic aspect of culture is:

Which of the following definitions best represents a "symbol"?

A group that shares ancestry, origin, language, customs, and traditional beliefs is also called a(n) :

The existence of pluralistic societies postdate:

All of the following statements defining symbols are correct except:

Culture is best described as:

A society in which two or more ethnic groups are politically organized into one territorial state is a/an:

The expression of the set of cultural ideas held by an ethnic group is called:

Which of the following is not an area in which Amish are frequently located?

The Amish are most specifically classified as a(n) :

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

China has fifty-five officially recognized nationalities with ethnic groups speaking different languages and having different cultural traditions practicing a wide array of religions. China is an example of a(n) :

Ethnocentrism is best defined as:

The term ethnicity comes from the word ethnikos, which is from what language?

A religious symbol for the Plains Indians was a:

What does Apache etiquette require?

Which common problem do all pluralistic societies face?

The rule-governed relationships that hold members of a society together are called its: