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Example Question #21 : Concepts Of Culture
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When is the earliest date that ideas surrounding acculturation existed?
1918
1864
2370 BC
458 AD
2370 BC
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 #21 : Concepts Of Culture
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What is NOT an example of an outcome of acculturation?
changes in food habits
changes in architecture
changes in language
changes in sex norms
changes in architecture
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 #31 : Concepts Of Culture
Determine if the statement is true or false.
Acculturation is used mainly to describe cultural change and contact within large groups.
false
true
true
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 #31 : Concepts Of Culture
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__________ is the term for the process by which a culture's language and psychological characteristics resemble another groups.
Assimilation
Acculturation
Anthropology
Transculturation
Assimilation
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 #33 : Concepts Of Culture
Determine if the statement is true or false.
Assimilation only occurs spontaneously.
true
false
false
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 #661 : Ap Human Geography
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What is NOT one of the four checkpoints to assess immigrant assimilation?
socioeconomic status
intermarriage
geographic distribution
change in food habits
change in food habits
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 #662 : Ap Human Geography
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__________ is the term that defines existence and acceptance of different cultures within a society.
Assimilation
Acculturation
Multiculturalism
Culturalization
Multiculturalism
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 #661 : Ap Human Geography
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___________ is the term for the process of change that occurs after two cultures come in contact.
Anthropology
Assimilation
Sociology
Acculturation
Acculturation
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 #661 : Ap Human Geography
What belief system was founded by Confucius?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
Confucianism
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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