1.1 Meaning of Culture (Quiz)

1. In sociology, culture primarily refers to:
A. Biological characteristics of people
B. Learned and shared way of life
C. Geographical boundaries
D. Economic resources

Correct Answer: B. Learned and shared way of life

2. The word “culture” is derived from the Latin word:
A. Civitas
B. Cultura
C. Socius
D. Communis

Correct Answer: B. Cultura

3. Which of the following is an example of non-material culture?
A. Building
B. Machine
C. Social values
D. Vehicle

Correct Answer: C. Social values

4. Which of the following belongs to material culture?
A. Beliefs
B. Customs
C. Language
D. Tools

Correct Answer: D. Tools

5. Culture is mainly acquired through:
A. Biological inheritance
B. Socialization
C. Genetic mutation
D. Physical growth

Correct Answer: B. Socialization

6. Which statement about culture is correct?
A. Culture is entirely inherited biologically.
B. Culture exists independently of society.
C. Culture is learned and shared.
D. Culture never changes.

Correct Answer: C. Culture is learned and shared.

7. The transmission of culture from one generation to another contributes to:
A. Social continuity
B. Biological evolution
C. Geographic isolation
D. Genetic inheritance

Correct Answer: A. Social continuity

8. Which of the following is an important element of culture?
A. Blood group
B. Eye colour
C. Social norms
D. Genetic structure

Correct Answer: C. Social norms

9. Culture helps regulate human behaviour mainly through:
A. Instincts
B. Norms and values
C. Biological characteristics
D. Climate

Correct Answer: B. Norms and values

10. Culture is described as dynamic because it:
A. remains unchanged
B. exists only in traditional societies
C. changes and adapts over time
D. depends entirely on heredity

Correct Answer: C. changes and adapts over time