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Which of the components of culture best categorizes language and religion?A) artifact B) sociofact C) mentifact D) all of the above E) none of the above 2.
Linguists agree upon the number of language families on Earth.A) True B) False 3.
Language spread can be a reflection of which spatial diffusion process?A) relocation diffusion B) expansion diffusion C) hierarchical diffusion D) all of the above E) none of the above 4.
A speech community can have both a standard language and a number of dialects based on ________________.A) regional variations B) social subdivisions C) professional subdivisions D) all of the above E) none of the above 5.
Can a dialect become a standard language?A) Yes B) No 6.
An isogloss is a boundary line for determining the areal extent of a dialect which is based upon difference in ________________ .A) sound B) syntax C) word choice D) word meaning E) grammar 7.
An isophone is a boundary line for determining the areal extent of a dialect which is based upon difference in _________________.A) sound B) syntax C) word choice D) word meaning E) grammar 8.
A pidgin can become a creole.A) Yes B) No 9.
Among which of the following places is linguistic-based conflict less extensive than in the recent past?A) South Asia B) Middle East C) Canada D) Sub-saharan Africa 10.
The study of place names is known as toponymy.A) True B) False 11.
Which of these world religions is best categorized as an ethnic religion?A) Buddhism B) Christianity C) Islam D) Shintoism 12.
Which of the following world religions is best categorized as a universalizing religion?A) Hinduism B) Judaism C) Shintoism D) Islam 13.
A tribal religion is a form of ethnic religion; most tribal religions are noted for the small size of their adherents.A) True B) False 14.
Judaism is noted for being divided into two major ethnic branches in addition to its theological subdivisions of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform. Which is the ethnic branch most closely identified with Eastern Europe?A) Sephardim B) Shi'ite C) Sunni D) Ashkenazim 15.
Which of the following forms of spatial diffusion can be identified in the growth of Christianity?A) relocation diffusion B) hierarchical diffusion C) expansion diffusion D) all of the above E) none of the above 16.
The reversal in the spatial distribution of Christians globally has seen a shift from Europe and North America to ______________.A) India B) Sub-saharan Africa C) South America D) "A" and "B" E) "B" and "C" 17.
Christianity reached the southern portion of Finland during which time period?A) before AD 600 B) AD 800 - 1100 C) AD 1100 - 1300 D) AD 1300 - 1500 18.
The earliest spatial expansion of Islam, i.e., in the seventh century A.D., is best characterized as an example of ______________.A) hierarchical diffusion B) relocation diffusion C) expansion diffusion D) cascade diffusion 19.
What branch of Islam is mainly distributed in Iran, Iraq, and Bahrain?A) Shi'ite B) Druze C) Sunni D) Wahhabite 20.
The world's oldest major religion is _________________.A) Judaism B) Islam C) Christianity D) Hinduism 21.
The untouchables of India are also known as _________.A) Brahmins B) kshatriyas C) vaishyas D) sudras E) Harijans 22.
Which of the following is originally a reform movement for Hinduism but developed to become a separate, universalizing religion?A) Islam B) Judaism C) Buddhism D) Christianity 23.
Buddhism has three distinct traditions. Which of the following vehicles was prevalent at the time of Buddhism's spread into East Asia?A) Theravada B) Mahayana C) Vajrayana D) Dalai Lamaism 24.
Syncretism is characteristic of Buddhism's interaction with which of these ethnic religions?A) Confucianism B) Taoism C) Shintoism D) all of the above E) none of the above 25.
Most adherents of Shinto are found in what country?A) Mongolia B) China C) India D) Japan 26.
Which of the following languages is not part of the Indo-European family tree?A) Celtic B) Hungarian C) English D) Dutch 27.
Almost 30% of the world today speaks Mandarin Chinese.A) True B) False 28.
Which of the following statements is true?A) A pidgin is a 2nd language for all of its users. B) A creole is an amalgam of several languages used for specific functions such as business, work supervision, and administrative purposes. C) Pidgin is a lingua franca. D) A vernacular identifies the boundary line between uses of a linguistic feature. 29.
Ultraconservative and revival centered religions are indicative ofA) terrorism. B) fundamentalism. C) anti-ethnocentrism. D) secularistic practices. 30.
The religions of Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto have all have what in common?A) They all worship the same God. B) They are all based on ethics. C) They each have elaborate ornate churches and very conspicuous priests. D) Each asks for all believers to relinquish their earthly possession and live on the generosity of others.