World Cultures Unit 2

Bamboo sticks

The tool used by Nepali honey hunters to collect honey from cliffs.

Using smoke

The method honey hunters use to drive bees out of their hives.

Provides income for marginalized groups

The primary economic significance of honey in rural Nepal.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one’s culture is superior to others.

Germany

The country known for a monochronic culture.

Pop culture

A cultural phenomenon appealing primarily to younger generations.

Collectivist cultures

Cultures in which people are considered 'good' when they prioritize group needs over individual goals.

Cultural relativism

The belief that no culture is superior to another.

False

Cultural relativism promotes judging other cultures based on your own cultural standards.

False

Slurping noodles loudly in Japan is considered rude.

False

Egalitarianism prioritizes group rights over individual rights.

True

Populism often frames politics as a conflict between ordinary people and elites.

False

Folk music typically uses complex production techniques and electronic sounds.

True

Cultural norms help maintain social order by guiding expected behaviors.

True

Collectivist cultures distrust people outside their group.

True

Global culture often results from interconnected markets and shared technology.

Protective face nets

Used by honey hunters to protect themselves from bee stings.

USA, Australia

Two countries considered individualistic.

Cultural appropriation

Involves borrowing elements of a culture without understanding or respecting its context.

Atlanta Braves

A sports team accused of cultural appropriation.

Equal rights and equitable distribution of resources

The main goal of egalitarian societies.

Xenophobia

A disadvantage of populism that can encourage fear of outsiders.

Storytelling and traditional instruments

How folk music differs from pop music.

Waving to drivers

A cultural norm in Canada when they let you cross the road.

Universalism and particularism

Universalism treats everyone equally, while particularism prioritizes relationships over rules.

Access to free daycare or dental care

One advantage of living in an egalitarian society.

Cultural relativism

The belief that no culture is superior to another.

Monochronic

A culture that likes to do one thing at a time and values orderliness.

Technological advancements

The reason pop culture evolves rapidly.

Gentrification

The transformation of Brooklyn is an example of this.

Bee larvae

What Nepali honey hunters consume during expeditions.