Meaning, Characteristics and Elements of Culture – MCQs

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