Meaning, Characteristics and Elements of Culture – MCQs

What is the study of different cultures and societies worldwide called?

A) Cultural anthropology

B) Cultural assimilation

C) Cultural relativism

D) Cultural diffusion

Which of the following elements represents the beliefs, values, and norms of a society?

A) Culture

B) Traditions

C) Material possessions

D) Genetic traits

What term refers to the process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group?

A) Acculturation

B) Cultural assimilation

C) Cultural relativism

D) Cultural diffusion

Which element of culture includes tools, technology, and other tangible objects created by a society?

A) Material possessions

B) Language

C) Traditions

D) Folklore

What concept denotes the principle that cultural norms should be understood within their cultural context?

A) Cultural relativism

B) Ethnocentrism

C) Cultural assimilation

D) Cultural diffusion

Which element of culture involves the shared system of symbols used for communication?

A) Language

B) Values

C) Norms

D) Folklore

What term describes the spread of cultural beliefs and practices from one society to another?

A) Cultural diffusion

B) Cultural integration

C) Cultural relativism

D) Cultural assimilation

Which cultural element includes customs, rituals, and practices passed down through generations?

A) Traditions

B) Language

C) Material possessions

D) Folklore

What is the term for the set of rules governing appropriate behavior within a society?

A) Norms

B) Values

C) Traditions

D) Material possessions

Which among the following is NOT an element of culture?

A) Values

B) Language

C) Genetic traits

D) Norms