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.