Unit 5, Part 1 Review: Intro to Culture & Languages **This is a review of key material, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of test material.
_____________ culture is spread through social media, TV, radio. #1 _____________ culture is spread through social media, TV, radio.
The birthplace of a culture; a cultural trait’s place of origin #2 The birthplace of a culture; a cultural trait’s place of origin
#3 ___________ culture varies from place to place, but changes little over time.
Material culture includes _______________ and _______________. #4 Material culture includes _______________ and _______________.
Found in homogeneous societies, varies between locales #5 Found in homogeneous societies, varies between locales
(A linguist studies ____________.) #6 Linguistics = (A linguist studies ____________.)
#7 The spread of the British Empire around the world led to the _____________ of soccer (which originated in England) to many parts of the world.
Recreational aspect of a culture, includes art, music, literature #8 Recreational aspect of a culture, includes art, music, literature
#9 Originally referred to as the “language of the Franks” and was used by merchants along the Mediterranean. Now, refers to a common language spoken by those with differing native tongues.
A religion in which believers worship more than one god #10 A religion in which believers worship more than one god
#11 A variation of a language set apart by differences in vocabulary, accent, cadence, and spelling
#12 A collection of customs that a group performs that becomes characteristic of the group identity
Most widely spoken Chinese language #13 Most widely spoken Chinese language
English is part of the _____________ language family. #14 English is part of the _____________ language family.
The two largest language families are ___________ and ____________. #15 The two largest language families are ___________ and ____________.
#16 Sometimes, elements of _________ culture, such as a style of dress or type of music can spread and become part of __________ culture.
Found in heterogeneous societies, varies over time #17 Found in heterogeneous societies, varies over time
Dead languages, no longer in daily use #18 Dead languages, no longer in daily use
#19 The body of material traits, customary beliefs, and social forms that together constitute the distinct traditions of a group
A particular practice that a group of people routinely follow #20 A particular practice that a group of people routinely follow
Most spoken language around the world #21 Most spoken language around the world
Most spoken language in India #22 Most spoken language in India
#23 English uses a phonetic writing system whereas Chinese languages use a(n) ___________ writing system.
Answers!
_____________ culture is spread through social media, TV, radio. #1 _____________ culture is spread through social media, TV, radio.
Popular culture is spread through social media, TV, radio. #1 Popular culture is spread through social media, TV, radio.
The birthplace of a culture; a cultural trait’s place of origin #2 The birthplace of a culture; a cultural trait’s place of origin
#2 Hearth
#3 ___________ culture varies from place to place, but changes little over time.
Folk culture varies from place to place, but changes little over time. #3 Folk culture varies from place to place, but changes little over time.
Material culture includes _______________ and _______________. #4 Material culture includes _______________ and _______________.
Material culture includes daily necessities and leisure activities. #4 Material culture includes daily necessities and leisure activities.
Found in homogeneous societies, varies between locales #5 Found in homogeneous societies, varies between locales
#5 Folk culture
(A linguist studies ____________.) #6 Linguistics = (A linguist studies ____________.)
Linguistics = the study of languages; languages #6 Linguistics = the study of languages; languages (A linguist studies languages.)
#7 The spread of the British Empire around the world led to the _____________ of soccer (which originated in England) to many parts of the world.
#7 The spread of the British Empire around the world led to the diffusion of soccer (which originated in England) to many parts of the world.
Recreational aspect of a culture, includes art, music, literature #8 Recreational aspect of a culture, includes art, music, literature
#8 Leisure activities
#9 Originally referred to as the “language of the Franks” and was used by merchants along the Mediterranean. Now, refers to a common language spoken by those with differing native tongues.
#9 Lingua franca
A religion in which believers worship more than one god #10 A religion in which believers worship more than one god
#10 Polytheism
#11 A variation of a language set apart by differences in vocabulary, accent, cadence, and spelling
#11 Dialect
#12 A collection of customs that a group performs that becomes characteristic of the group identity
#12 Culture
Most widely spoken Chinese language #13 Most widely spoken Chinese language
#13 Mandarin
English is part of the _____________ language family. #14 English is part of the _____________ language family.
English is part of the Indo-European language family. #14 English is part of the Indo-European language family.
The two largest language families are ___________ and ____________. #15 The two largest language families are ___________ and ____________.
The two largest language families are Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan. #15 The two largest language families are Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan.
#16 Sometimes, elements of _________ culture, such as a style of dress or type of music can spread and become part of __________ culture.
#16 Sometimes, elements of folk culture, such as a style of dress or type of music can spread and become part of popular culture.
Found in heterogeneous societies, varies over time #17 Found in heterogeneous societies, varies over time
#17 Pop culture
Dead languages, no longer in daily use #18 Dead languages, no longer in daily use
#18 Extinct languages
#19 The body of material traits, customary beliefs, and social forms that together constitute the distinct traditions of a group
#19 Culture
A particular practice that a group of people routinely follow #20 A particular practice that a group of people routinely follow
#20 Custom
Most spoken language around the world #21 Most spoken language around the world
#21 Mandarin Chinese
Most spoken language in India #22 Most spoken language in India
#22 Hindi
#23 English uses a phonetic writing system whereas Chinese languages use a(n) ___________ writing system.
#23 English uses a phonetic writing system whereas Chinese languages use a(n) logographic (logograms) writing system.