World Cultures Exam prep

Music and Culture

1. Question: Name five ways that music influences culture.
   Answer:

   • Teaches us about language

   • It’s how we celebrate

   • Connects you to others

   • Creates controversy and advances positivity

   • Helps us find our identity

2. Question: What is the theme of Bob Dylan's Masters of War?
   Answer: Criticizes the military and government, focusing on profit from war over human life.

3. Question: What social issues does Tupac’s Changes address?
   Answer: Systemic racism and social injustice.

4. Question: What message does Macklemore’s Same Love promote?
   Answer: Advocacy for LGBTQ rights and acceptance.

Art and Culture

5. Question: What is the Group of 7 known for?
   Answer: Painting Canadian landscapes.

6. Question: Who painted The Kiss?
   Answer: Gustav Klimt.

7. Question: Name one work by Frida Kahlo.
   Answer: Me and My Parrots.

8. Question: What is Banksy known for?
   Answer: Street art addressing social and political issues.

Food and Culture

9. Question: List three differences between North American and European eating habits.
   Answer:

   • Europeans have smaller portions.

   • North Americans are big on chain restaurants.

   • Europeans drink more alcohol, while North Americans drink more soda.

10. Question: What is one health impact of eating too much unhealthy food?
    Answer: It can cause cardiovascular disease.

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Sports and Culture

11. Question: Name three ways sports shape culture.
    Answer:

    • Unite people through events like the Olympics and Stanley Cup.

    • Serve as a universal language connecting people across cultures.

    • Create lasting legacies tied to national achievements.

12. Question: What social issue did Colin Kaepernick protest?
    Answer: Police brutality and oppression of Black people.

13. Question: What disadvantage might someone feel if they dislike sports culture?
    Answer: They may feel like an outsider.

Festivals

14. Question: What is the purpose of festivals?
    Answer: To celebrate heritage and pass on traditions.

15. Question: How do music festivals influence culture?
    Answer: They express traditions, encourage a sense of community, and bring people together.

Heritage

16. Question: Name three important events in Canadian history.
    Answer:

    • Confederation (July 1, 1867)

    • Vimy Ridge (WWI)

    • Women’s suffrage

World Religions

Buddhism

17. Question: What is the main goal of Buddhism?
    Answer: To achieve enlightenment and reach Nirvana.

18. Question: Name two ethical principles of Buddhism.
    Answer: Non-harming (Ahimsa) and compassion (Karuna).

Christianity

19. Question: What event marks the start of Christianity as an official religion?
    Answer: Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

20. Question: Name the three main denominations of Christianity.
    Answer: Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox.

Islam

21. Question: What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
    Answer:

    • Declaration of faith (Shahada)

    • Obligatory prayer (Salah)

    • Compulsory giving (Zakat)

    • Fasting during Ramadan

    • Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

22. Question: Why is Mecca important in Islam?
    Answer: It is the holiest city and the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad.

Hinduism

23. Question: What is karma?
    Answer: The principle of cause and effect, where actions in this life affect future lives.

24. Question: What is the significance of the Ganges River?
    Answer: It is believed to purify sins and help attain salvation.

Judaism

25. Question: What does the Star of David symbolize?
    Answer: The connection between God, Israel, and the Torah.

26. Question: What is the significance of the Wailing Wall?
    Answer: It is a place for prayer and reflection, being the closest accessible site to the Holy of Holies.

Shintoism

27. Question: What is the main belief in Shintoism?
    Answer: Harmony between humans and nature, guided by Kami spirits.

28. Question: Name one symbol of Shintoism and its meaning.
    Answer: Torii Gates mark the entrance to Shinto shrines and symbolize purification.

Compare and Contrast

Hinduism vs. Buddhism

29. Question: Name one similarity and one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism.
    Answer:

    • Similarity: Both believe in reincarnation.

    • Difference: Hinduism is polytheistic, while Buddhism is non-theistic.

Christianity vs. Judaism

30. Question: How do Christianity and Judaism differ on the Messiah?
    Answer: Christianity sees Jesus as the Messiah, while Judaism does not.

Sikhism vs. Shintoism

31. Question: How do Sikhism and Shintoism differ?
    Answer: Sikhism is monotheistic, while Shintoism involves Kami spirits and rituals for purification.

Cultural Norms

32. Question: What is a Canadian cultural norm related to kindness?
    Answer: Waving to drivers when they let you cross the road.

33. Question: What is an Italian cultural norm related to coffee?
    Answer: Coffee is usually an espresso and is drunk in the café.

Types of Culture

34. Question: How does pop culture differ from high culture?
    Answer: Pop culture is accessible and reflects mainstream interests, while high culture is exclusive and tied to intellectual or artistic achievements.

35. Question: What is an example of global culture?
    Answer: McDonald's, Coca-Cola, or the iPhone.

Gentrification

36. Question: What is one negative effect of gentrification?
    Answer: It can displace long-term residents due to rising rent and living costs.

Cultural Appropriation

37. Question: What makes cultural appropriation different from cultural appreciation?
    Answer: Appropriation involves borrowing from a culture without permission or understanding, while appreciation involves respect and learning.

Monochronic vs. Polychronic Cultures

38. Question: How do monochronic and polychronic cultures differ in time management?
    Answer: Monochronic cultures focus on one task at a time and punctuality, while polychronic cultures handle multiple tasks and prioritize relationships.

Individualism vs. Collectivism

39. Question: Name one individualist and one collectivist country.
    Answer:

    • Individualist: USA

    • Collectivist: Japan

Egalitarianism vs. Collectivism

40. Question: What is one key similarity between egalitarianism and collectivism?
    Answer: Both emphasize collective well-being over individual gain.

United Nations

41. Question: What are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council?
    Answer: China, Russia, France, the U.S., and the U.K.

Acculturation vs. Assimilation

42. Question: What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?
    Answer: Acculturation adapts traits from another culture while keeping one's own, whereas assimilation blends completely into the host society.

Internet Culture

43. Question: What is cancel culture?
    Answer: When people stop supporting individuals or groups due to offensive actions or opinions.

44. Question: Name one example of digital activism.
    Answer: Black Lives Matter.