Question 1

People who flee their country oorigin because they share a well-founded fear opersecution are called
A)tourists.
B)immigrants.
C)stateless persons.
D)refugees.

Accepted Answer

People who flee their country of origin because they share a well-founded fear of persecution are called refugees. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their country because of persecution, war, or violence. They cannot return to their home country because it is too dangerous for them. Refugees are protected under international law and have the right to seek asylum in other countries.

Question 2

The process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis modified to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows iis called
A)globalization.
B)tourism.
C)transnationalism.
D)cultural hybridization.

Accepted Answer

Cultural hybridization refers to the process by which a cultural custom, item, or concept is modified to fit the cultural context of a society that borrows it. This can happen as a result of cultural exchange or globalization, but it specifically refers to the blending or mixing of different cultures to create something new and unique. Therefore, choice D is the best answer option for this question.

Question 3

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Theodore Bestor notes thathe Japanese love osushi increased because the introduction ojeaircrafin the 1960s made ipossible to ship fresh bluefin tuna, the centerpiece osushi, to Japan before the fish could spoil.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Bestor's work discusses the globalization of sushi and the role of bluefin tuna, but the specific claim about the introduction of aircraft in the 1960s increasing Japanese love for sushi is not accurately represented in his work.

Question 4

The situation where more than one differenculture is paroa larger social aggregate is called
A)multicultural.
B)cultural diffusion.
C)cultural hybridization.
D)globalization.

Accepted Answer

The situation described is known as multiculturalism. It refers to the coexistence and mixing of different cultural groups within one society.

Question 5

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal," few North Americans ate bluefin tuna before the international markefor sushi developed, preferring instead to fish for tuna as a sport.

Accepted Answer

Bestor states in the article that "few North Americans had ever heard of, much less eaten, bluefin tuna before the international market for sushi developed." He also notes that before the demand for sushi, tuna fishing was primarily a sport in North America.

Question 6

Refugees are people who flee their country oorigin because they share a well-founded
fear opersecution.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of refugees according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.

Question 7

The world system is the economic incorporation odifferenparts othe world into a
system based on capitalism, nopolitics.

Accepted Answer

The world system is an economic system based on capitalism, not politics.

Question 8

Multicultural literally means more than one culture, buthe term is usually applied to situations where groups with differencultural backgrounds are paroa larger social
aggregate.

Accepted Answer

Multicultural typically refers to situations where there are multiple cultures within a larger social group, hence "more than one culture."

Question 9

Cultural diffusion is the process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis
modified or hybridized to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows it.

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural elements from one society to another, not necessarily involving modification or hybridization.

Question 10

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal,"
A)globalization has meant homogenization.Sushi is no longer viewed as a Japanese entity worldwide.
B)in waters off of Seabrook, New Hampshire, bluefin tuna are trapped, fed by hand, then processed to meet the demand for sushi in Japan and around the world.
C)tuna's popularity in Japan has declined significantly in the past two decades.
D)the first appearance of tuna in Japanese literature was in the eighth-century collection of imperial court poetry called Man'yoshu.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal,"
A)globalization...

Question 11

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal," America has become the center othe world markefor sushi and bluefin tuna, and Japan is now on the periphery.

Accepted Answer

Bestor's work suggests that while America has become a significant player in the global sushi market, Japan remains central to the sushi and bluefin tuna market, not on the periphery.

Question 12

The world system is the movemenoa cultural category, culturally defined behavior,
or culturally produced artifacfrom one society to another through borrowing.

Accepted Answer

The world system refers to a socioeconomic framework that encompasses global economic and political relationships, not the movement of cultural elements.

Question 13

Refugees are individuals who emigrate from one country to another.

Accepted Answer

Refugees are individuals who are forced to flee their home country due to persecution, war, or violence, not simply emigrating by choice.

Question 14

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor argues thathe Japanese control the world price for bluefin tuna because the governmensets prices paid for imported fish, which, in turn, affects the economy oU.S.fishing villages.

Accepted Answer

Bestor argues that the Japanese market influences global prices for bluefin tuna due to high demand and cultural significance, not because the government sets prices.

Question 15

Cultural hybridization is the process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis
modified or hybridized to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows it.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate definition of cultural hybridization.

Question 16

Cultural hybridization is the economic incorporation odifferenparts othe world into
a system based on capitalism, nopolitics.

Accepted Answer

Cultural hybridization is the blending and mixing of different cultural elements, including economic, social, and political, resulting in the creation of new cultural forms. It is not solely based on capitalism and economics but takes into account a variety of cultural factors.

Question 17

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor concludes thaJapan is still the central markefor internationally caughbluefin tuna, and the Japanese have tried to teach American fishermen and tuna buyers how to judge the quality otuna thaare suitable for the Japanese market.

Accepted Answer

Bestor states in the article that Japan is still the central market for bluefin tuna and that the Japanese have attempted to educate American fishermen and tuna buyers on the standards for tuna that are acceptable for the Japanese market.

Question 18

The process thapromotes economic, political, and other cultural connections among people living all over the world is called
A)cultural diffusion.
B)world systemization.
C)globalization.
D)cultural hybridization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process of promoting economic, political, and cultural connections among people living all over the world. Cultural diffusion refers specifically to the spread of cultural ideas and practices from one society to another. World systemization and cultural hybridization are not commonly used terms to describe the process of globalization.

Question 19

The passage oa cultural idea, culturally defined behavior, or culturally produced artifacfrom one society to another through borrowing is called
A)cultural diffusion.
B)multiculturalism.
C)cultural hybridization.
D)globalization.

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion is the correct term for the passage of cultural ideas, defined behavior, and produced artifacts from one society to another through borrowing. Multiculturalism refers to the coexistence of multiple cultural traditions in a given society, while cultural hybridization refers to the blending of two or more distinct cultures into a new hybrid culture. Globalization can refer to the increasing interconnectedness of the world and the spread of goods, services, and ideas across borders, but it is not specific to the borrowing of cultural practices. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 20

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor notes thabluefin tuna are now raised in Spanish waters near Gibraltar, where they are fed by hand.

Accepted Answer

Bestor notes in the article that bluefin tuna are now being raised in Spanish waters near Gibraltar and are fed by hand.

Quiz 9: Globalization

People who flee their country oorigin because they share a well-founded fear opersecution are called

The process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis modified to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows iis called

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Theodore Bestor notes thathe Japanese love osushi increased because the introduction ojeaircrafin the 1960s made ipossible to ship fresh bluefin tuna, the centerpiece osushi, to Japan before the fish could spoil.

The situation where more than one differenculture is paroa larger social aggregate is called

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal," few North Americans ate bluefin tuna before the international markefor sushi developed, preferring instead to fish for tuna as a sport.

Refugees are people who flee their country oorigin because they share a well-founded fear opersecution.

The world system is the economic incorporation odifferenparts othe world into a system based on capitalism, nopolitics.

Multicultural literally means more than one culture, buthe term is usually applied to situations where groups with differencultural backgrounds are paroa larger social aggregate.

Cultural diffusion is the process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis modified or hybridized to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows it.

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal,"

According to Bestor in "How Sushi WenGlobal," America has become the center othe world markefor sushi and bluefin tuna, and Japan is now on the periphery.

The world system is the movemenoa cultural category, culturally defined behavior, or culturally produced artifacfrom one society to another through borrowing.

Refugees are individuals who emigrate from one country to another.

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor argues thathe Japanese control the world price for bluefin tuna because the governmensets prices paid for imported fish, which, in turn, affects the economy oU.S.fishing villages.

Cultural hybridization is the process by which a cultural custom, item, or concepis modified or hybridized to fithe cultural contexoa society thaborrows it.

Cultural hybridization is the economic incorporation odifferenparts othe world into a system based on capitalism, nopolitics.

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor concludes thaJapan is still the central markefor internationally caughbluefin tuna, and the Japanese have tried to teach American fishermen and tuna buyers how to judge the quality otuna thaare suitable for the Japanese market.

The process thapromotes economic, political, and other cultural connections among people living all over the world is called

The passage oa cultural idea, culturally defined behavior, or culturally produced artifacfrom one society to another through borrowing is called

In "How Sushi WenGlobal," Bestor notes thabluefin tuna are now raised in Spanish waters near Gibraltar, where they are fed by hand.