Cultural Values and Beliefs

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Which of the following is NOT a common cultural value?

  1. Honesty

  2. Respect

  3. Greed

  4. Compassion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Greed is not a common cultural value because it is considered to be a negative trait. Honesty, respect, and compassion are all considered to be positive traits that are valued in many cultures.

What is the belief that all people are equal and should be treated with respect called?

  1. Humanism

  2. Egalitarianism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Libertarianism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Egalitarianism is the belief that all people are equal and should be treated with respect. Humanism is the belief that humans are the most important beings in the universe. Utilitarianism is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Libertarianism is the belief that individuals should have the maximum amount of freedom possible.

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

  1. The Earth is flat.

  2. The sun revolves around the Earth.

  3. There is a God.

  4. All humans are born with equal rights.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The belief that there is a God is an example of a cultural belief because it is a belief that is held by a particular group of people. The Earth is flat and the sun revolves around the Earth are both scientific theories that have been disproven. All humans are born with equal rights is a moral principle that is not necessarily held by all cultures.

What is the term for the values and beliefs that are shared by a group of people?

  1. Culture

  2. Society

  3. Community

  4. Nation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Culture is the term for the values and beliefs that are shared by a group of people. Society is a group of people who live together in a particular area. Community is a group of people who share a common interest or goal. Nation is a group of people who share a common language, history, and culture.

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical principle?

  1. Honesty

  2. Justice

  3. Selfishness

  4. Fairness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selfishness is not a common ethical principle because it is considered to be a negative trait. Honesty, justice, and fairness are all considered to be positive traits that are valued in many cultures.

What is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people called?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Egalitarianism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Humanism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Utilitarianism is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Egalitarianism is the belief that all people are equal and should be treated with respect. Libertarianism is the belief that individuals should have the maximum amount of freedom possible. Humanism is the belief that humans are the most important beings in the universe.

Which of the following is an example of a moral principle?

  1. Don't steal.

  2. Don't lie.

  3. Don't cheat.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are examples of moral principles. Moral principles are rules that govern our behavior and help us to distinguish between right and wrong.

What is the term for the values and beliefs that are held by an individual?

  1. Personal values

  2. Personal beliefs

  3. Personal ethics

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are terms for the values and beliefs that are held by an individual. Personal values are the things that are important to us and that guide our behavior. Personal beliefs are the things that we believe to be true. Personal ethics are the rules that we use to guide our behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a common cultural value in the United States?

  1. Individualism

  2. Materialism

  3. Collectivism

  4. Freedom


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Collectivism is not a common cultural value in the United States. Individualism is the belief that individuals should be independent and self-sufficient. Materialism is the belief that material possessions are the most important things in life. Freedom is the belief that individuals should have the right to make their own choices.

What is the belief that individuals should have the maximum amount of freedom possible called?

  1. Libertarianism

  2. Egalitarianism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Humanism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Libertarianism is the belief that individuals should have the maximum amount of freedom possible. Egalitarianism is the belief that all people are equal and should be treated with respect. Utilitarianism is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Humanism is the belief that humans are the most important beings in the universe.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural value in Japan?

  1. Respect for elders

  2. Harmony

  3. Group orientation

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are examples of cultural values in Japan. Respect for elders is a very important value in Japanese culture. Harmony is also a very important value, and Japanese people strive to avoid conflict and maintain social harmony. Group orientation is another important value in Japanese culture, and Japanese people often put the needs of the group ahead of their own individual needs.

What is the belief that humans are the most important beings in the universe called?

  1. Humanism

  2. Egalitarianism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Libertarianism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humanism is the belief that humans are the most important beings in the universe. Egalitarianism is the belief that all people are equal and should be treated with respect. Utilitarianism is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Libertarianism is the belief that individuals should have the maximum amount of freedom possible.

Which of the following is NOT a common cultural value in India?

  1. Family

  2. Religion

  3. Individualism

  4. Respect for elders


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individualism is not a common cultural value in India. Family is a very important value in Indian culture, and Indian people often put the needs of their family ahead of their own individual needs. Religion is also a very important value in Indian culture, and many Indian people are very religious. Respect for elders is another important value in Indian culture, and Indian people often show great respect for their elders.

What is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the least amount of harm called?

  1. Non-maleficence

  2. Beneficence

  3. Justice

  4. Autonomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-maleficence is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the least amount of harm. Beneficence is the belief that the best action is the one that produces the greatest amount of good. Justice is the belief that everyone should be treated fairly. Autonomy is the belief that individuals should have the right to make their own choices.

Which of the following is NOT a common cultural value in China?

  1. Harmony

  2. Respect for authority

  3. Collectivism

  4. Individualism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individualism is not a common cultural value in China. Harmony is a very important value in Chinese culture, and Chinese people often strive to avoid conflict and maintain social harmony. Respect for authority is also a very important value in Chinese culture, and Chinese people often show great respect for their elders and other authority figures. Collectivism is another important value in Chinese culture, and Chinese people often put the needs of the group ahead of their own individual needs.

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