AP Human Geography : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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When is the earliest date that ideas surrounding acculturation existed? 

Possible Answers:

458 AD

1864

1918

2370 BC

Correct answer:

2370 BC

Explanation:

The earliest recorded existence of acculturation was in 2370 BC during the time of the ancient Sumerians. These people had a set of instructions for interacting with other cultures through commerce. These instructions were created in order to limit major changes in their culture due to foreign exposure. 

Example Question #12 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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What is NOT an example of an outcome of acculturation? 

Possible Answers:

changes in sex norms 

changes in food habits 

changes in architecture 

changes in language

Correct answer:

changes in architecture 

Explanation:

Acculturation affects food habits, sex norms and languages within a culture. Food habits may change based on availability of new ingredients. Different cultures have different practices for types and frequency of sex. Finally, languages change overtime to become a new, unique language. 

Example Question #653 : Ap Human Geography

Determine if the statement is true or false. 

Acculturation is used mainly to describe cultural change and contact within large groups. 

Possible Answers:

false 

true 

Correct answer:

true 

Explanation:

Acculturation is mainly used to describe the process of change within large groups. The term transculturation was created to describe the change on a smaller scale with a less obvious impact. 

Example Question #13 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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__________ is the term for the process by which a culture's language and psychological characteristics resemble another groups. 

Possible Answers:

Transculturation

Anthropology 

Assimilation 

Acculturation 

Correct answer:

Assimilation 

Explanation:

Assimilation is the process by which a culture adapts to another culture's language and psychological characteristics. This term can refer to both individuals and groups. 

Example Question #661 : Ap Human Geography

Determine if the statement is true or false. 

Assimilation only occurs spontaneously. 

Possible Answers:

false 

true 

Correct answer:

false 

Explanation:

Assimilation can occur either spontaneously or forcibly. In the case of the Romans, they forcibly created assimilated weaker cultures and had the weaker culture adopt their language and other cultural practices. 

Example Question #14 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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What is NOT one of the four checkpoints to assess immigrant assimilation? 

Possible Answers:

geographic distribution 

intermarriage 

change in food habits 

socioeconomic status 

Correct answer:

change in food habits 

Explanation:

The four factors for determining assimilation are: socioeconomic status, geographic distribution, second language adoption, and intermarriage. This determines the level that an immigrant assimilates within a culture. 

Example Question #15 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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__________ is the term that defines existence and acceptance of different cultures within a society. 

Possible Answers:

Multiculturalism 

Culturalization

Acculturation 

Assimilation 

Correct answer:

Multiculturalism 

Explanation:

Multiculturalism is the term that describes the promotion of multiple cultures within a society. In America, this idea became an important part of society in the 70's and 80's when African Americans and Latinos were working to get recognized. 

Example Question #16 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

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___________ is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures come in contact. 

Possible Answers:

Acculturation 

Assimilation 

Sociology 

Anthropology 

Correct answer:

Acculturation 

Explanation:

Acculturation is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures meet. Acculturation can have effects in areas of the two groups' culture, customs and social habits. These changes can also occur at an individual level. 

Example Question #17 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism

What belief system was founded by Confucius?

 

Possible Answers:

Islam

Confucianism

Hinduism

Buddhism

Correct answer:

Confucianism

Explanation:

The only belief system mentioned in this question that was founded by Confucius was Confucianism, which included philosophical and ethical beliefs and ways of thinking.

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