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Example Question #1 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
In modern day India a great deal of business and legal disputes are carried out in English, this is an example of __________.
encumene
assimilation
evangelism
genocide
acculturation
acculturation
India was, for a long time, controlled by the British Empire. Many wealthy Indians were educated in English and English language came to take on an elitist status on the Indian subcontinent. This has led to a classic example of “acculturation,” whereby even though India has been independent from Britain since the mid-1940s the English language continues to be widely used and influential on the continent - particularly in areas of elite culture like law, economics, and business.
Example Question #2 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
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Who is the man responsible for coining the term "acculturation"?
Milton Gordon
Plato
Florian Znaniecki
J.W. Powell
J.W. Powell
J.W. Powell is credited with coining the term acculturation. Powell coined this term in 1880 and served as the second director in the U.S. Geological Survey.
Example Question #1 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
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What language and culture is an early example of assimilation?
French
Latin
English
Spanish
Latin
The Latin language and culture was adopted and is the basis of most modern day languages. The language became dominant due to the power of the Roman people.
Example Question #2 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
An area where innovations in culture began spread to other areas is known as which of these?
Cultural diffusion
Culture hearth
Culture realm
Historical district
Culture region
Culture hearth
Culture hearth is the area where innovations in culture began and from which such cultural elements spread out to other regions.
Example Question #3 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
Determine if the statement is true or false.
Enculturation can be used to describe the process of second culture learning.
true
false
false
Enculturation describes the process of first culture learning, whereas acculturation describes the process of second culture learning. Through first culture learning, individuals learn about their surrounding culture and shape their values and behaviors based on their learnings. This term is related to socialization.
Example Question #1 : Acculturation, Assimilation, & Multiculturalism
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Acculturation has been studied in various fields EXCEPT ___________.
biology
psychology
sociology
anthropology
biology
Acculturation has been studied in the Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology fields. Scientific studies regarding the term have been studied since 1918. A variety of theories and definitions have been created throughout the years. Current studies focus around individuals and adaption to their cultures.
Example Question #21 : Concepts Of Culture
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When is the earliest date that ideas surrounding acculturation existed?
1864
458 AD
2370 BC
1918
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 #22 : Concepts Of Culture
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What is NOT an example of an outcome of acculturation?
changes in food habits
changes in sex norms
changes in architecture
changes in language
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.
Anthropology
Assimilation
Transculturation
Acculturation
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.
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