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
What element of culture represents the creative expressions of a society, like art and music?
A) Symbols
B) Language
C) Traditions
D) Material possessions
What term describes the process of two or more cultures exchanging ideas and traits?
A) Cultural interaction
B) Cultural diffusion
C) Cultural integration
D) Cultural exchange
Which cultural element includes the socially constructed roles associated with being male or female?
A) Gender roles
B) Norms
C) Values
D) Traditions
What is the term for the belief that one’s own culture is superior to others?
A) Acculturation
B) Cultural relativism
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Cultural assimilation
Which element of culture encompasses the rules governing language use within a society?
A) Linguistic norms
B) Material possessions
C) Folklore
D) Symbols
What term refers to the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another while retaining their cultural identity?
A) Acculturation
B) Migration
C) Cultural assimilation
D) Cultural diffusion
Which cultural element includes the shared stories, legends, and histories of a society?
A) Folklore
B) Norms
C) Values
D) Symbols
What is the term for the system of rules that govern the structure and functioning of a society?
A) Cultural transmission
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Cultural integration
D) Social organization
Find out wrong example
A) Value
B) Technology
C) Transport
D) Jewelry
What are practices or ceremonies that are regularly performed in a culture and bear symbolic meaning?
A) Symbols
B) Values
C) Rituals and Traditions
D) Social Structures
1. Culture consists of patterns, explicit, and implicit.
2. It is transmitted by symbols, constituting, the distinctive achievements of human.
3. The essential core of culture is consisting of traditional, ideas, values, norms etc.
Which statement is correct
A) 1 , 2 & 3
B) 1 & 2
C) 1 & 3
D) 2 & 3
Which is component(s) of symbolic culture
A) Language
B) Wedding ring
C) Religious rituals
D) All of these
…………….. Is the tendency to evaluate one’s own culture as superior.
A) Xenophobia
B) Culture relativism
C) Ethnocentrism
D) Culture shock
Who introduce culture lag theory –
A) Edward B. Taylor
B) Radcliffe-Brown
C) William Ogburn
D) Robert K. Morton
From which language does the word “culture” originate?
A) English
B) Latin
C) French
D) German
What is the broadest sense of the term “culture”?
A) A set of beliefs
B) A result of human interaction
C) A form of art
D) A religious practice
What does an individual described as “highly cultured” possess?
A) Advanced technology skills
B) Artistic abilities
C) Distinctive features such as speech and taste
D) Athletic prowess
In what sense is the word “culture” used in social sciences?
A) Personal characteristics of an individual
B) Aesthetic appreciation
C) Lifeways and behaviors of human beings
D) Religious practices
In popular discourse, what is culture sometimes associated with?
A) Science
B) Religion
C) Fine arts and entertainment
D) Politics
What is the technical meaning of culture?
A) Aesthetic appreciation
B) Lifeways and behaviors of human beings
C) Personal characteristics of an individual
D) Religious practices
According to British anthropologist Edward Taylor, what does culture include?
A) Art and literature
B) Knowledge and belief
C) Morals and laws
D) All of the above
What are some characteristics of culture?
A) Learned behavior
B) Abstract nature
C) Transmission through language
D) All of the above
What role does language play in the transmission of culture?
A) It is the main vehicle of culture
B) It is a minor aspect of culture
C) It has no role in culture
D) It is only important in written culture
What does culture encompass?
A) Only learned behavior
B) Only material objects
C) Both learned behavior and material objects
D) Neither learned behavior nor material objects
What is the nature of cultural influences in modern complex societies?
A) Detailed prescriptions for appropriate behavior
B) Broad boundaries within which individuals think and act
C) Rapid changes in cultural norms
D) Lack of awareness among individuals
What is the essential core of culture, according to Singer?
A) Behavior observed through social relations
B) Traditional ideas and values
C) Material artifacts
D) All of the above
How does culture affect organizations?
A) It has no impact on organizations
B) It creates a sense of identity for organization members
C) It limits organizational growth
D) It reduces employee commitment
What role does culture play in influencing consumer behavior?
A) It has no influence on consumer behavior
B) It affects only economic decisions
C) It shapes attitudes and values related to consumption
D) It only affects individual preferences
How does culture impact marketing across different countries?
A) It does not impact marketing strategies
B) It requires marketers to adapt to cultural differences
C) It leads to standardized marketing approaches
D) It increases competition among marketers
What is the significance of understanding culture in marketing?
A) It has no significance in marketing
B) It helps in developing universal marketing strategies
C) It enables marketers to avoid international business problems
D) It ensures success and existence in the market
What is the main vehicle of culture transmission?
A) Material objects
B) Language
C) Technology
D) Social institutions
What is the role of culture in satisfying human needs?
A) It dictates how needs will be satisfied
B) It has no role in satisfying needs
C) It only influences material needs
D) It influences psychological needs
How does culture affect the behavior of individuals?
A) It has no impact on behavior
B) It provides boundaries for behavior
C) It determines genetic behavior
D) It only affects conscious behavior
What is the function of culture in society?
A) It creates chaos in society
B) It provides stability and order
C) It promotes individualism
D) It limits social interactions
Which of the following is NOT one of the components of culture mentioned in the text?
A) Cognitive component
B) Linguistic component
C) Material component
D) Normative component
The cognitive component of culture is primarily concerned with:
A) Tangible artifacts
B) People’s knowledge and beliefs
C) Rules and guidelines for behavior
D) Material possessions
In which type of society is the cognitive aspect of culture based on scientific experiments and their applications?
A) Primitive society
B) Technologically advanced society
C) Agricultural society
D) Industrial society
The material component of culture consists of:
A) Values and beliefs
B) Rules and guidelines
C) Tangible things made and used by humans
D) Cultural norms
Which of the following is NOT an example of a material component of culture?
A) Housing
B) Furniture
C) Religious beliefs
D) Material goods
Norms in a culture:
A) Are abstract concepts
B) Are based on scientific principles
C) Set forth proper attitudes and behaviors
D) Are only applicable to primitive societies
The values, beliefs, and rules by which society directs people’s interactions are part of the:
A) Cognitive component
B) Material component
C) Normative component
D) Linguistic component
Which of the following is NOT an example of a norm?
A) Religious education for children
B) Cultural rituals
C) Technological advancements
D) Proper conduct in social settings
Culture is learned primarily through:
A) Genetic inheritance
B) Observations and interactions
C) Material possessions
D) Cognitive development
The process of transmitting cultural elements from one generation to the next is known as:
A) Acculturation
B) Enculturation
C) Assimilation
D) Cultural diffusion
A symbol may be defined as:
A) A tangible object
B) A sign or representation of something
C) An abstract concept
D) A cultural norm
Which of the following is an example of an expressive symbol?
A) A traffic light
B) A stop sign
C) A thumbs-up gesture
D) A written word
Cultural relativism is the idea that:
A) All cultures are equal
B) One’s own culture is superior
C) Cultural differences should be respected
D) Cultural norms are universal
Ethnocentrism is the tendency to:
A) Judge other cultures by one’s own standards
B) Respect cultural differences
C) Embrace diversity
D) Adapt to different cultural norms
Subcultural differences can lead to variations in:
A) Language
B) Religion
C) Buying behavior
D) All of the above
Marketers should be aware of subcultures because:
A) Subcultures are always the same as the dominant culture
B) Subcultures do not influence buying behavior
C) Subcultures may require different marketing strategies
D) Subcultures are not important for market segmentation
Which of the following is NOT a reason why subcultures are important for marketers?
A) They can serve unique needs
B) They influence buying behavior
C) They are always the same as the dominant culture
D) They can be natural market segments
Continuous monitoring of subcultural characteristics may help marketers to:
A) Develop standardized marketing strategies
B) Ignore cultural changes
C) Bring appropriate and timely marketing strategies
D) Focus only on the dominant culture
Cultural patterns primarily relate to:
A) Economic factors
B) Ideological factors
C) Political factors
D) Biological factors
The material component of culture includes:
A) Values and beliefs
B) Tangible objects made and used by humans
C) Rules and guidelines for behavior
D) Language and communicatio
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural relativism?
A) Judging other cultures by their own standards
B) Respecting cultural differences
C) Recognizing that cultural norms vary
D) Believing one’s own culture is superior
The transmission of cultural elements from one generation to the next is known as:
A) Acculturation
B) Enculturation
C) Assimilation
D) Cultural diffusion
Subcultural differences may dictate variations in:
A) Political beliefs
B) Social media usage
C) Buying behavior
D) Educational attainment
Cultural relativism is the idea that:
A) All cultures are equal
B) One’s own culture is superior
C) Cultural differences should be respected
D) Cultural norms are universal
Which of the following is NOT a component of culture mentioned in the text?
A) Cognitive
B) Linguistic
C) Material
D) Normative
The cognitive component of culture is primarily concerned with:
A) Tangible artifacts
B) People’s knowledge and beliefs
C) Rules and guidelines for behavior
D) Material possessions
In which type of society is the cognitive aspect of culture based on scientific experiments and their applications?
A) Primitive society
B) Technologically advanced society
C) Agricultural society
D) Industrial society
The material component of culture consists of:
A) Values and beliefs
B) Rules and guidelines
C) Tangible things made and used by humans
D) Cultural norms
Which of the following is NOT an example of a material component of culture?
A) Housing
B) Furniture
C) Religious beliefs
D) Material goods
Norms in a culture:
A) Are abstract concepts
B) Are based on scientific principles
C) Set forth proper attitudes and behaviors
D) Are only applicable to primitive societies
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
