Cultural Diversity and Societal Norms Quiz

Test your knowledge on cultural sociology with questions covering diversity, norms, and anthropological concepts in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following best defines cultural diversity?

The dominance of a single culture in a society
The coexistence of multiple cultures within a society
The exclusion of certain cultures from society
The uniformity of cultural practices within a society
#2

Who is known for the theory of 'cultural hegemony'?

Antonio Gramsci
Pierre Bourdieu
Edward Said
Michel Foucault
#3

What is the term for the adaptation of cultural traits from one society to another through contact and interaction?

Cultural diffusion
Cultural segregation
Cultural isolation
Cultural convergence
#4

Who is considered the father of cultural anthropology?

Ruth Benedict
Margaret Mead
Franz Boas
Edward Tylor
#5

In the context of cultural diversity, what is 'cultural pluralism'?

The dominance of a single culture in a society
The coexistence and recognition of multiple cultures within a society
The exclusion of certain cultures from society
The assimilation of all cultures into a single dominant culture
#6

In the context of societal norms, what does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to?

Respecting and appreciating all cultures equally
Judging other cultures based on the standards of one's own culture
Promoting cultural exchange and integration
Adopting a global perspective on cultural issues
#7

Which anthropologist is known for the concept of 'cultural relativism'?

Margaret Mead
Bronisław Malinowski
Franz Boas
Ruth Benedict
#8

What does the term 'cultural appropriation' refer to?

The respectful exchange of cultural practices
The inappropriate adoption of elements from one culture by members of another culture
The intentional preservation of cultural boundaries
The celebration of cultural diversity
#9

Which sociologist introduced the concept of the 'cultural lag'?

Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
William Fielding Ogburn
Karl Marx
#10

Who coined the term 'cultural relativism'?

Margaret Mead
Franz Boas
Ruth Benedict
Edward Tylor
#11

What is the term for the process by which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture?

Cultural adaptation
Cultural assimilation
Cultural socialization
Cultural segregation
#12

What is the term for the coexistence of diverse religious beliefs within a single society?

Religious exclusivism
Religious pluralism
Religious fundamentalism
Religious syncretism
#13

In the study of cultural diversity, what is 'cultural assimilation'?

The preservation of distinct cultural identities
The process of integrating one culture into another, often leading to the loss of the original culture
The voluntary separation of different cultural groups
The promotion of cultural diversity
#14

What is the term for the belief that one's culture is superior to others and should dominate?

Cultural relativism
Cultural pluralism
Cultural imperialism
Cultural integration
#15

In the context of cultural diversity, what does the term 'multiculturalism' advocate for?

The assimilation of all cultures into a single dominant culture
The coexistence and equal recognition of different cultures within a society
The elimination of cultural diversity
The imposition of a specific cultural ideology
#16

In sociology, what does the term 'norms' refer to?

Prescribed rules of conduct in a society
Cultural artifacts
Economic systems
Political ideologies
#17

Which cultural diversity approach emphasizes the coexistence of different cultures while maintaining their distinctiveness?

Cultural assimilation
Cultural pluralism
Cultural relativism
Cultural convergence

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