Question 1

In 2017,the use of English for Internet content was approximately ______.
A) 92%
B) 72%
C) 52%
D) 32%

Accepted Answer

In 2017, English was used for approximately 52% of Internet content.

Question 2

The totality of a group's thought,experiences,and patterns of behavior developed over the course of generations is part of a definition of ______.
A) cultural identity
B) culture
C) religion
D) race

Accepted Answer

The definition given in the question is describing culture, which encompasses all aspects of a group's shared beliefs, values, customs, and practices. Cultural identity is a related concept that refers to an individual's sense of belonging to a particular cultural group. Religion and race are more specific aspects of culture that can contribute to cultural identity, but they do not encompass the entirety of a group's cultural heritage.

Question 3

Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio contends that our world is so complex that cultures developed to regulate life so that we could survive.

Accepted Answer

Antonio Damasio's theory of cultural development is based on the idea that humans developed culture as a way to regulate life and deal with the complexities of the world in order to survive.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of Berlo's model of communication?
A) Berlo was interested in using communication to create relationships.
B) Berlo emphasized that communication is a linear process.
C) Berlo drew from engineering to conceptualize communication.
D) It is the only model of communication.

Accepted Answer

Berlo's model of communication drew from the field of engineering to conceptualize communication, emphasizing the transmission of messages through channels. Although the model does depict communication as a linear process, it is not the only model of communication. Berlo's model also emphasizes the importance of feedback in the communication process, highlighting the importance of creating relationships through effective communication.

Question 5

How many distinct nations exist within the borders of the United States?
A) 1
B) 567
C) 5
D) 155

Accepted Answer

There are 567 federally recognized tribal nations within the borders of the United States, in addition to the nation itself. These are often referred to as Native American tribes, each with its own sovereignty and government.

Question 6

What do Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate?
A) The Catalan population is large enough to be self-sustaining.
B) Arbitrarily drawn political boundaries do not reflect people's identities.
C) Some feelings are not open for discussion within a culture.
D) Thoughts and behaviors are transmitted from generation to generation.

Accepted Answer

The Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate that arbitrarily drawn political boundaries do not reflect people's identities, as many Catalans feel that they have a distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical identity that is not reflected in their current political status within Spain.

Question 7

Confucius taught that society is made up of five relationships,including which of the following?
A) grandparent and grandchild
B) father and son
C) uncle and nephew
D) mother and daughter

Accepted Answer

Confucius taught that society is made up of five relationships, known as the "Five Bonds" or "Five Confucian Relationships." These relationships include ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, elder brother and younger brother, and friend and friend. Grandparent and grandchild, uncle and nephew, and mother and daughter are not part of the Five Bonds.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the biological perspective on race?
A) It shows that skin color alone does not define race.
B) It has led to ordering races from most primitive to most advanced.
C) It explains how racial categories have varied across time, between cultures.
D) It has demonstrated that there is no single race-defining gene.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 9

While Western cultures,beginning with ancient Greece,believed that their own way of life was superior,imperial China did not.

Accepted Answer

Imperial China believed in their own superiority and considered their culture to be the center of the world. This concept is known as "Sinocentrism".

Question 10

Michael Omi's statement that "You can be born one race and die another" is consistent with which perspective on race?
A) biological
B) cultural
C) scientific
D) sociohistorical

Accepted Answer

Omi's statement reflects the sociohistorical perspective on race, which recognizes that racial categories and identities are socially constructed and can change over time and across different contexts. This perspective emphasizes the influence of historical and cultural factors on the formation and transformation of race, rather than essentialized biological or genetic differences.

Question 11

For how many languages does Google Translate provide text translations?
A) 30
B) more than 100
C) fewer than 10
D) 50

Accepted Answer

Google Translate provides text translations for more than 100 languages.

Question 12

What type of caste system exists in India?
A) a class system based on relationship to the means of production
B) a class system based on economic position in society
C) a hereditary class system
D) a linear class system

Accepted Answer

The caste system in India is a hereditary class system, where individuals are born into a particular caste and are unable to change their caste over their lifetime. This system includes four main castes, with the Brahmins (priests and scholars) at the top and the Dalits (formerly known as "untouchables") at the bottom. Within each caste, there are many sub-castes and specific rules regarding marriage, occupation, and social interaction with members of other castes.

Question 13

Schmid-Isler compared Western and Chinese Internet news sites and found a difference in layout that is attributed to ______.
A) culturally influenced perceptions of information storage and display
B) symbol differences in both written and spoken language
C) the culturally specific Internet browser used
D) values of what is considered to be socially polite

Accepted Answer

The article suggests that the difference in layout between Western and Chinese Internet news sites can be attributed to culturally influenced perceptions of information storage and display.

Question 14

In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture,symbols refer to the socially essential activities within a culture.

Accepted Answer

In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, symbols refer to the arbitrary and often ambiguous signs that represent something else within a culture, such as language, gestures, and images. Socially essential activities are part of the category of practices and rituals.

Question 15

In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture,a country's Independence Day parades would be an example of a ______.
A) hero
B) ritual
C) symbol
D) value

Accepted Answer

According to Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, a ritual is a repetitive activity that has symbolic meaning for a cultural group. Independence Day parades can be considered as a ritual because they are a repeated event on a certain date that holds symbolic meaning for the country and its citizens. Heroes, symbols, and values are also elements of culture, but they do not fully fit the context of Independence Day parades.

Question 16

To prove entitlement to the land,fisheries quota,shares,and cash that are being returned to Māori in compensation for successive Crown breaches a person must ______.
A) be a "pure-blooded" Māori
B) trace heritage back to the 1848 census
C) be able to speak Māori
D) elect to be considered Māori

Accepted Answer

To prove entitlement, a person must elect to be considered Māori, as the process does not require being "pure-blooded," tracing heritage to a specific census, or speaking the language.

Question 17

Diverse cultures developed due to which of the following?
A) immigration out of Asia
B) development of common social network regulators
C) development of diverse sets of beliefs
D) divergence from a common global language

Accepted Answer

Diverse cultures developed as a result of development of diverse sets of beliefs. Different societies and regions of the world developed unique and distinct beliefs, customs, traditions, faiths, and practices that have been passed down from one generation to another, shaping their culture over time. This has led to a rich diversity of cultures around the world, each with its unique history, traditions, and way of life. Immigration out of Asia, development of common social network regulators, and divergence from a common global language might have contributed to cultural diversity but are not the primary reasons for it.

Question 18

In the 19th century,the term culture was commonly used as a synonym for ______.
A) historical civilizations
B) Eastern civilization
C) all civilizations
D) Western civilization

Accepted Answer

In the 19th century, the term culture was commonly used as a synonym for Western civilization. This reflected the Eurocentric view that Western societies were the pinnacle of civilization and culture. Other cultures and civilizations were often viewed as inferior or primitive.

Question 19

Research on genetic material has shown that ______.
A) humans alive today descended from different groups from different continents
B) humans alive today share ancestry from one group in Africa
C) humans alive today share ancestry from one group in Europe
D) ancestry of humans can only be studied for existing groups

Accepted Answer

Research on genetic material, such as mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome analysis, has shown that all humans alive today share ancestry from one group in Africa. This common ancestor is believed to have lived about 200,000 years ago. While some genetic variation has occurred over time due to migration and adaptation, humans are fundamentally descended from this one African population.

Question 20

One's identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system of symbols,meanings,and norms is ______.
A) cultural identity
B) culture
C) religion
D) race

Accepted Answer

Cultural identity refers to an individual's sense of belonging to a particular culture or group that shares common characteristics, symbols, and values. It is based on one's self-perception of their relationship and acceptance within the group. Religion and race may be part of one's cultural identity, but they are not synonymous with it. Culture is a broader term that encompasses the shared characteristics and behaviors of a particular group.

Quiz 1: Defining Culture and Communication

In 2017,the use of English for Internet content was approximately ______.

The totality of a group's thought,experiences,and patterns of behavior developed over the course of generations is part of a definition of ______.

Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio contends that our world is so complex that cultures developed to regulate life so that we could survive.

Which of the following is true of Berlo's model of communication?

How many distinct nations exist within the borders of the United States?

What do Catalan demands for independence from Spain demonstrate?

Confucius taught that society is made up of five relationships,including which of the following?

Which of the following is true of the biological perspective on race?

While Western cultures,beginning with ancient Greece,believed that their own way of life was superior,imperial China did not.

Michael Omi's statement that "You can be born one race and die another" is consistent with which perspective on race?

For how many languages does Google Translate provide text translations?

What type of caste system exists in India?

Schmid-Isler compared Western and Chinese Internet news sites and found a difference in layout that is attributed to ______.

In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture,symbols refer to the socially essential activities within a culture.

In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture,a country's Independence Day parades would be an example of a ______.

To prove entitlement to the land,fisheries quota,shares,and cash that are being returned to Māori in compensation for successive Crown breaches a person must ______.

Diverse cultures developed due to which of the following?

In the 19th century,the term culture was commonly used as a synonym for ______.

Research on genetic material has shown that ______.

One's identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system of symbols,meanings,and norms is ______.