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Cultural Universals and Cultural Relativism

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What is the term for the idea that all cultures share certain fundamental characteristics?

  1. Cultural Universals

  2. Cultural Relativism

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Cultural Diffusion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural Universals are the shared beliefs, values, and practices that are found in all human cultures.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?

  1. The use of language

  2. The belief in a god or gods

  3. The practice of marriage

  4. The taboo against incest

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options listed are examples of cultural universals, which are shared by all human cultures.

What is the term for the idea that each culture is unique and should be understood on its own terms?

  1. Cultural Universals

  2. Cultural Relativism

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Cultural Diffusion

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cultural Relativism is the idea that each culture is unique and should be understood on its own terms, rather than being judged by the standards of another culture.

Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

  1. Believing that one's own culture is superior to all others

  2. Judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture

  3. Understanding another culture on its own terms

  4. Trying to change another culture to make it more like one's own

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural Relativism is the idea that each culture is unique and should be understood on its own terms, rather than being judged by the standards of another culture.

What is the term for the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others?

  1. Cultural Universals

  2. Cultural Relativism

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Cultural Diffusion

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others.

Which of the following is an example of ethnocentrism?

  1. Believing that one's own culture is superior to all others

  2. Judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture

  3. Understanding another culture on its own terms

  4. Trying to change another culture to make it more like one's own

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others.

What is the term for the process by which cultural traits are transmitted from one culture to another?

  1. Cultural Universals

  2. Cultural Relativism

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Cultural Diffusion

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural Diffusion is the process by which cultural traits are transmitted from one culture to another.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

  1. The spread of the English language around the world

  2. The adoption of Western clothing styles in Japan

  3. The popularity of K-pop music in the United States

  4. The influence of Chinese cuisine on Thai cuisine

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options listed are examples of cultural diffusion, which is the process by which cultural traits are transmitted from one culture to another.

How do cultural universals contribute to the unity of humankind?

  1. They provide a common ground for understanding and communication

  2. They promote tolerance and respect for other cultures

  3. They help to prevent conflict and war

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural universals contribute to the unity of humankind by providing a common ground for understanding and communication, promoting tolerance and respect for other cultures, and helping to prevent conflict and war.

How does cultural relativism contribute to the diversity of humankind?

  1. It allows for the preservation of unique cultural traditions

  2. It promotes understanding and appreciation of different cultures

  3. It helps to prevent the spread of cultural imperialism

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural relativism contributes to the diversity of humankind by allowing for the preservation of unique cultural traditions, promoting understanding and appreciation of different cultures, and helping to prevent the spread of cultural imperialism.

What are some of the challenges of practicing cultural relativism?

  1. It can be difficult to understand and accept cultural practices that are very different from one's own

  2. It can be difficult to balance the need to respect other cultures with the need to protect human rights

  3. It can be difficult to avoid imposing one's own values on other cultures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are challenges of practicing cultural relativism.

How can we promote cultural understanding and respect in a globalized world?

  1. By learning about different cultures

  2. By traveling to other countries

  3. By interacting with people from different cultures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are ways to promote cultural understanding and respect in a globalized world.

What is the importance of preserving cultural diversity?

  1. It helps to maintain the unique identities of different cultures

  2. It promotes creativity and innovation

  3. It contributes to the overall richness and beauty of human culture

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are reasons why preserving cultural diversity is important.

How can we strike a balance between cultural preservation and cultural change?

  1. By promoting cultural understanding and respect

  2. By supporting policies that protect cultural heritage

  3. By encouraging dialogue between different cultures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are ways to strike a balance between cultural preservation and cultural change.

What is the future of cultural universals and cultural relativism in a globalized world?

  1. Cultural universals will become more prominent as the world becomes more interconnected

  2. Cultural relativism will become more important as people seek to maintain their unique cultural identities

  3. Both cultural universals and cultural relativism will continue to coexist and interact in complex ways

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural universals and cultural relativism are both important aspects of human culture, and they will continue to coexist and interact in complex ways in a globalized world.

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