1.Initially, the word barbarian meant:

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1.Initially, the word “barbarian” meant:

A)a rude, wild, uncivilized person B)different from what was Greek C)outlandish, rude, or brutal D)uncivilized or uncultured 2.In the 19 th

century, the word “culture” was used to mean:

A)Asian civilizations B)barbarism C)savagery D)Western civilization 3.The totality of a group's thought, experiences, and patterns of behavior transmitted over

the course of generations is part of the definition of:

A)cultural identity B)culture C)norms D)race 4.In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, a country's Independence Day

parades would be an example of:

A)hero B)ritual C)symbol D)value 5.One's identification with and perceived acceptance into a group that has a shared system

of symbols and norms is a definition of:

A)cultural identity B)culture C)norms D)race

6.The number “8” is considered most fortuitous in:

A)China and Hong Kong B)Germany C)Mexico D)Sweden An Introduction to Intercultural Communication Identities in a Global Community 7e Fred Jandt (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) Answers At The End Of Each Chapter 1 / 4

Jandt, An Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 7e Page 2 7.The direct observation, reporting, and evaluation of the customary behavior of a culture is

known as:

A)Co-cultural communication B)Cultural studies approach C)Ethnography D)Hofstede's elements of culture 8.As evidence that social class can be the basis for a subculture or culture within a culture,

studies have shown that in child rearing middle-class parents emphasize:

A)Good manners B)Obedience C)Neatness D)Self-control 9.Of the following which was the most frequently selected term in a 1995 U. S. Labor Department survey of people not identifying as Asian-American, American Indian, Black, Hispanic, or multiracial to determine which race and ethnic categories people preferred to be identified?A)Anglo B)Caucasian C)European-American D)White 10.To vote on the Mâori roll in New Zealand today, a person must be descended from a

Mâori and:

A)be a “pure-blooded” Mâori B)elect to be considered Mâori C)must be able to speak Mâori D)must trace their heritage back to the 1848 census 11.A term used instead of “subculture” to avoid the meaning of being under or beneath and

being inferior or secondary is:

A)co-culture B)context C)economic group D)ethnicity 2 / 4

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12. Within the territorial limits of the United States is (are):

• only one homogeneous culture
• only 51 at least partially sovereign governments
• over 300 at least partially sovereign nations
• over 1,000 at least partially sovereign nations

13. Environmentalists are an example of a:

• culture
• culture within a culture
• subculture
• subgroup

• That hospitals segregated blood supplies is a consequence of which perspective on race?
• biological
• cultural
• military
• scientific

15. From a sociohistorical perspective, the definition of race:

• does not vary from culture to culture
• has not changed over time
• is based in genetic testing
• is socially determined through debate

• Michael Omi's statement that “You can be born one race and die another” is consistent

with which perspective on race?

• biological
• cultural
• scientific
• sociohistorical

• Labeling Jews “parasites” and labeling American Indians “savages” are examples of:
• anxiety
• assuming similarity instead of differences
• cultural approach
• language of oppression

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• Pew Research Center data from a 2002 survey showed that generally in countries around

the world:

• the spread of U. S. ideas is perceived as a “good thing. ”
• where people like U. S. technology and culture they are also pleased with the

spread of U. S. ideas and values

• where people like U. S. technology and culture they are displeased with the spread

of U. S. ideas and values

• U. S. music, movies, and television are universally liked

• According to a 2007 Pew Research Center survey, which of the following countries had

75% or more agreement restricting immigration?

• France
• Germany
• Japan
• United States

• Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio contends that our world is so complex that cultures

developed to regulate life so that we could survive.

• True
• False

• While Western cultures, beginning with ancient Greece, believed that their own way of

life was superior, imperial China did not.

• True
• False

• In Hofstede's categorization of elements of culture, symbols refer to the socially essential

activities within a culture.

• True
• False

• Cultural identity refers to the identification with and perceived acceptance into a group

that has a shared system of symbols and means as well as norms for conduct.

• True
• False

• Superstitutions are part of one's cultural identification.
• True
• False
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