The beliefs described—cycle of rebirth, the worship of a single, genderless God, and a life of service—are central to Sikhism.
A cycle of rebirth, the worship of a single, genderless God, and a life of service are central beliefs of which religion?(1 point)
Responses
Sikhism
Sikhism - no response given
Hinduism
Hinduism - no response given
Buddhism
Buddhism - incorrect
Christianity
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Which of the following countries carry a majority population of Hindis?(1 point)
Responses
only India
only India
Bhutan, Myanmar, and Cambodia
Bhutan, Myanmar, and Cambodia
India and China
India and China
India, Nepal, and Mauritius
Responses
only India
only India
Bhutan, Myanmar, and Cambodia
Bhutan, Myanmar, and Cambodia
India and China
India and China
India, Nepal, and Mauritius
The correct answer is India, Nepal, and Mauritius. These countries have significant Hindu populations, with India having the largest.
Which of the following communities bases their traditional economy off of weaving textiles and herding sheep?(1 point)
Responses
the Afar of Ethiopia
the Afar of Ethiopia
the Navajo of the Chushka Mountains
the Navajo of the Chushka Mountains
the Van Gujjar of Northern India
the Van Gujjar of Northern India
the communities of Haiti
Responses
the Afar of Ethiopia
the Afar of Ethiopia
the Navajo of the Chushka Mountains
the Navajo of the Chushka Mountains
the Van Gujjar of Northern India
the Van Gujjar of Northern India
the communities of Haiti
The community that bases their traditional economy off of weaving textiles and herding sheep is the Navajo of the Chushka Mountains. The Navajo are well-known for their weaving, particularly of rugs and blankets.
The spread of McDonaldization refers to which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
the spread of American fast-food norms
the spread of American fast-food norms
the spread of American economic norms
the spread of American economic norms
the spread of American entertainment
the spread of American entertainment
global influences on the McDonald’s menu
Responses
the spread of American fast-food norms
the spread of American fast-food norms
the spread of American economic norms
the spread of American economic norms
the spread of American entertainment
the spread of American entertainment
global influences on the McDonald’s menu
The spread of McDonaldization refers to the spread of American fast-food norms. It describes the processes by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are dominating more sectors of society.
The rejection of electricity by members of the Amish community is an example of which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
globalization
globalization
cultural divergence
cultural divergence
cultural convergence
cultural convergence
cultural diffusion
Responses
globalization
globalization
cultural divergence
cultural divergence
cultural convergence
cultural convergence
cultural diffusion
The rejection of electricity by members of the Amish community is an example of cultural divergence. This term refers to the process by which a cultural group separates or distinguishes itself from others, often by resisting certain aspects of modern society and technology.
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?(1 point)
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the popularity of cheese in France
the popularity of cheese in France
the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
the United Nations
the United Nations
the popularity of Mexican food in the U.S.
Responses
the popularity of cheese in France
the popularity of cheese in France
the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland
the United Nations
the United Nations
the popularity of Mexican food in the U.S.
The popularity of Mexican food in the U.S. is an example of cultural diffusion. Cultural diffusion refers to the spread of cultural elements, such as food, practices, or ideas, from one society to another.
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