Cultural Diversity and Global Community Cultural interactions Questions
QUESTION 1
A civilization is any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 2
Cultural interactions are strongly impacted by international migration.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 3
Muslim societies, from Morocco to Indonesia and Nigeria to the Islamic republics of Central Asia, have been deeply affected by globalization.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 4
The youth in the Muslim world have been the least affected by the globalization of communication technologies for the most part because the government and the religious leaders have done a very good job of limiting the growth of technology.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 5
Due to the recent slowdown in the growth of technological innovations, the gap between ingenuity and morality finally has a chance to shrink.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 6
Sending robot soldiers into war is seen as a morally contentious issue.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 7
Morality is the human capacity and motivation to evaluate objects, events, and behaviors as good or bad, right or wrongbut it is only found in the Western world where countries share similar moral values.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 8
To many countries with strong ties to religion, the secular West can be seen as a threat to their culture and way of life.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 9
NGOs (non-governmental organizations) have developed to emphasize humanitarian issues, developmental aid, and sustainable development.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 10
Doctors Without Borders is an NGO that provides urgent medical care to victims of war all over the world.
True False
1 points
QUESTION 11
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately refer to the Western world?
Any part of the world not considered the Far East
Anything that originated in Western Europe
Any part of the world with people of European origin
Any part of the world dependent on farming, ranching, or other Western characteristics
3 points
QUESTION 12
What did European leaders urge the spread of during the Age of Discovery?
European leaders were concerned about instilling good hygiene practices.
European leaders knew that the spread of Christianity meant the spread of Western culture.
European leaders wanted a world that embraced the principles of democracy and free speech.
none of the above
3 points
QUESTION 13
Which of the following is the economic ideal for countries in the Western world?
Laissez-faire capitalism
Modified socialism
Centrally planned economies
Proletariat revolutionary economics
3 points
QUESTION 14
Which of the following characteristics is NOT primarily attributed to the Western world?
Music, art, and dance
Widespread innovation
Improvements in technology
none of the above
3 points
QUESTION 15
Which of the following regions has been influenced by aspects of Western culture?
Eastern Europe
Asia
Latin America
all of the above
3 points
QUESTION 16
Which of the following technological advances originated in the Western world?
The transistor
The integrated circuit
The computer chip
all of the above
3 points
QUESTION 17
Which of the following issues is seen as the most important issue facing Muslim families?
Dealing with the Sunni and Shiite disagreements over religion
Dealing with the influx of cultural influences from the West
Dealing with the international racism directed toward Muslims
none of the above
3 points
QUESTION 18
Which of the following components of modern day society are being embraced by many Islamic countries?
personal freedom
rule of law
economic opportunity
all of the above
3 points
QUESTION 19
Which of the following countries has the highest Muslim population percentage?
France
Argentina
Kazakhstan
Saudi Arabia
3 points
QUESTION 20
What is the current strategy of American politics as it relates to Islamic religious matters?
Stay out of all religious matters.
Funnel funds to moderate Muslims in the hope of earning their support.
Drop propaganda leaflets at mosques to teach citizens about democracy.
none of the above
3 points
QUESTION 21
Which of the following issues is NOT a source of concern to Muslims as a result of globalization?
Upholding religious traditions
Preserving linguistic purity
Maintaining their identity in the world
Giving in to a certain amount of global pressure in order to appease the Western world
3 points
QUESTION 22
Which of the following is a component of cultural identity?
Culture is shared.
Culture is cumulative.
Culture is learned.
all of the above
3 points
QUESTION 23
Which of the following statements most accurately describes someone with a parochial frame of reference?
Open and honest; accepting of others
Limited and narrow-minded
Generally religiousmainly affiliating with your parish
none of the above
3 points
QUESTION 24
The Luddites are famous for trying to accomplish which of the following?
Improving the health and welfare of factory workers
