Chpt 1 Intro to Global Awarness

Question 1

Sum of all beliefs, values, behaviors, & symbols that have meaning for a society

Answer 1

Culture

Question 2

Set of shared beliefs & values, defines how you interact with others

Answer 2

Impact of culture

Question 3

A type of time mindset where human interaction is about establishing & fostering relationships.

Answer 3

Polychronic

Question 4

A type of time mindset where time is linear, punctually valued, segmented into blocks

Answer 4

Monochronic

Question 5

Culture is used as a ______

Answer 5

Tool

Question 6

Culture evolves over _______

Answer 6

Time

Question 7

Culture is _______

Answer 7

Learned

Question 8

Culture is a ________

Answer 8

State of mind

Question 9

Sets standards, places value, doesn’t require evidence, varies depending on worldview

Answer 9

Belief system

Question 10

Places value on many aspects of life

Answer 10

Impact of worldview

Question 11

There are _____ cultural domains

Answer 11

12

Question 12

Origins highlight what is important; maintaining identity

Answer 12

History & myth

Question 13

How people interact, enforce laws & standards, divide power

Answer 13

Political & Social Relations

Question 14

Preserve social order & unity by defining proper behavior

Answer 14

Religion & Spirituality

Question 15

What is family, identity development, culture transmission

Answer 15

Family and kinship

Question 16

Beliefs & values related to sex & gender differences, such as gendered division of labor, reproductive rights, etc.

Answer 16

Sex & Gender

Question 17

Communication styles

Answer 17

Language & Communication

Question 18

How something is taught, what is important

Answer 18

Learning & Knowledge

Question 19

Future/past, proximity, on time/late

Answer 19

Time & Space

Question 20

What is beauty, how you spend your “free” time

Answer 20

Aesthetics & Recreation

Question 21

Focus on sustenance/subsistence, healing practices, what is healthy

Answer 21

Sustenance & Health

Question 22

Allocation/distribution of goods

Answer 22

Economics & Resources

Question 23

What tools are available, who can use the tools, embrace or be wary

Answer 23

Technology & Material

Question 24

Something you must do when studying other cultures

Answer 24

Keep your judgment in check, and try to appreciate other cultures

Question 25

Fosters unity, new ways of doing things, it’s interesting, prepares you to be a global citizen

Answer 25

Benefits of studying cultures

Question 26

What percentage of the world’s population uses the Internet?

Answer 26

Over 53%

Question 27

What country has the most internet users?

Answer 27

China

Question 28

What country has 100% internet usage?

Answer 28

Iceland

Question 29

How much of the U.S. uses a smartphone?

Answer 29

82-86%

Question 30

How do countries limit the use of smartphones?

Answer 30

1. Limited access
2. Costs of smartphones
3. Government censorship

Question 31

Advantage of technology to a culture

Answer 31

Preserves culture
e-Commerce opportunities
Better educational opportunities
Raises awareness
Daily interaction
Access to healthcare
Ease of travel to other parts of the world

Question 32

Disadvantages of using technology in a culture

Answer 32

Cultures can die
Cultures merge into one
Limited human interaction
Overdependence on technology
Inaccuracy of info online
Costs

Question 33

How much of communication is nonverbal?

Answer 33

70-80%

Question 34

How has social media impacted connections between cultures?

Answer 34

Social media allows cultures to interact
Share points of view
Information is at our fingertips
Entertainment options
Impacts global commerce

Question 35

How has social media impacted the sharing of different viewpoints?

Answer 35

Shines a light on political & social issues

Question 36

What can technology do to a culture’s development?

Answer 36

Technology can permanently change culture