Direction: Read carefully and answer the following multiple-choice questions with the

best possible answer.

__________1. When studying different areas of the world, it is important to have an
idea of a particular regions culture before continuing. But, how do we define “culture”?
a. A particular person’s lifestyle
b. A delicious desert from Oregon Dairy
c. All the elements that make up a society or civilization
d. A particular segment that has interesting values

__________2. The cultural element of religion is probably of the most important parts of
the study of culture available to researches and also one of the most controversial.
What is one of the functions of religion, within a particular culture or society?
a. To help generate money and prestige for certain segments of society
b. To provide reassurance and unite to a community
c. To try and answer questions and provide morals
d. To educate people and care for the sick and outcasts of society
__________3. When talking about the Seven (7) Elements of Culture, the element of
Arts and Literature emphasizes a culture’s ability to express itself. Which of the
following is NOT one of the examples of Arts and Literature that we talked about in
class?
a. Painting c. Weaving
b. Architecture d. Dance
__________4. The cultural element of language is one of the most diverse when
looking at different societies from around the world. Which of the following examples is
NOT an example of language?
a. Reading c. Speaking
b. Writing d. Gestures or body language
__________5. The cultural element that refers to the standards of behavior that are
considered less important but still influence how we behave.
a. Beliefs c. Norms
b. Rituals d. Religion