Score for this attempt: 

22 out of 30
Submitted Jan 12 at 4:10am
This attempt took 7 minutes.
 
IncorrectQuestion 1
0 / 2 pts
Having an old history can shape a culture through:
  
acceptance of beliefs
 
  
how people view outsiders
 
  
perception of time
 
  
many myths
 
 
IncorrectQuestion 2
0 / 2 pts
The U.S. "can do" attitude can be partly attributed to:
  
the fact that U.S. history is relatively short
 
  
the English language
 
  
the U.S. democracy
 
  
the vast continent and abundant resources
 
 
Question 3
2 / 2 pts
Language is part of culture, but does not affect culture.
  
True
 
  
False
 
 
Question 4
2 / 2 pts
Which one of the following historical factors has shaped the culture of the U.S.?
  
Communism in China
 
  
The fall of communism
 
  
Having been a British colony
 
  
The size of the American continent
 
 
Question 5
2 / 2 pts
Japan's small size has impacted:
  
how people react to authority
 
  
the need for developing friendships
 
  
their ability to be creative
 
  
the importance of privacy
 
 
Question 6
2 / 2 pts
Social institutions, such as schools, play a key role in maintaining culture.
  
True
 
  
False
 
 
IncorrectQuestion 7
0 / 2 pts
Culture is best defined as:
  
beliefs and behaviors handed down from one generation to the next
 
  
A set of beliefs shared by a group
 
  
collective programming of a group
 
  
all of the above
 
 
Question 8
2 / 2 pts
Pepsi advertising in China using the slogan "Come alive with Pepsi" ran into trouble
because of:
  
translation problems
 
  
the arrogance of American advertising
 
  
the lack of knowledge of the Chinese culture
 
  
the taste of the product
 
 
Question 9
2 / 2 pts
The most effective way of learning about other cultures is:
  
All of the above
 
  
Visit other countries
 
  
Review secondary sources
 
  
Seeking cultural experiences
 
 
IncorrectQuestion 10
0 / 2 pts
The most important step in understanding other cultures is:
  
learning another language
 
  
keeping an open mind
 
  
traveling to other countries
 
  
contact with other cultures
 
 
Question 11
2 / 2 pts
If you ask to "table" an issue when meeting with British people, they are likely to:
  
put the issue aside for later discussion
 
  
place the documents on the table
 
  
bring the issue up for discussion
 
  
be confused since the expression does not mean anything in the U.K.
 
 
Question 12
2 / 2 pts
In most cases, we perceive ourselves the way others perceive us.
  
True
 
  
False
 
 
Question 13
2 / 2 pts
Handshakes, but not hugs, are accepted forms of greeting others in most parts of the
world.
  
True
 
  
False
 
 
Question 14
2 / 2 pts
Experienced world travelers can often ignore culture.
  
True
 
  
False
 
 
Question 15
2 / 2 pts
When people draw a map of the world, they tend to:
  
place cities first
 
  
remember oceans better than continents
 
  
have correct dimensions for continents
 
  
draw their own country at the center
 
Quiz Score: 22 out of 30