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Language and Religion: Mosaics of Culture
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1
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
Eight languages dominate the present distribution of languages worldwide. Approximately what fraction of the planet's population speaks one of these eight languages as a mother tongue?
A)
one-fourth
B)
one-third
C)
three-eighths
D)
one-half
E)
two-thirds
3
Linguists agree upon the number of language families on Earth.
A)
True
B)
False
4
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
5
Dialects of a particular speech community which has a standard language are based upon _________________.
A)
regional variations
B)
social subdivisions
C)
professional subdivisions
D)
all of the above
E)
none of the above
6
Can a dialect become a standard language?
A)
Yes
B)
No
7
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
8
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
9
A pidgin can become a creole.
A)
Yes
B)
No
10
Which linguistically complex world region is where various European languages have been chosen by nation-states there as one of the official languages for these political entities?
A)
Southeast Asia
B)
South America
C)
Subsaharan Africa
D)
Central America
11
Linguistic-based conflict is less in extent today in this world region than in any of the other parts of world identified here _________________.
A)
South Asia
B)
Middle East
C)
European Union
D)
Subsaharan Africa
12
The study of place names is toponymy.
A)
True
B)
False
13
One of these world religions is best categorized as an ethnic religion __________________.
A)
Buddhism
B)
Christianity
C)
Islam
D)
Shintoism
14
This is a world religion that is best categorized as a universalizing religion.
A)
Hinduism
B)
Judaism
C)
Shintoism
D)
Islam
15
A tribal religion is a form of ethnic religion; most tribal religions are noted for the small size of their adherents in each place such a religion is practiced.
A)
True
B)
False
16
Judaism is noted for being divided into two major ethnic branches in addition 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
17
Which of the following forms of spatial diffusion has been used in the growth of Christianity?
A)
relocation diffusion
B)
hierarchical diffusion
C)
expansion diffusion
D)
all of the above
E)
none of the above
18
The reversal in the spatial distribution of Christians globally has seen a shift from Europe and North America to ______________.
A)
East Asia
B)
Subsaharan Africa
C)
South America
D)
"A" and "B"
E)
"B" and "C"
19
The split of the Christian faith into major branches remains evident on today's maps, especially in Europe. Its divisions are most complexly illustrated in which part of Europe?
A)
southern
B)
northern
C)
eastern
D)
western
20
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
21
What branch of Islam is mainly distributed in Iran, Iraq, and Bahrain?
A)
Shi'ite
B)
Druze
C)
Sunni
D)
Wahhabite
22
The world's oldest major religion is _________________.
A)
Judaism
B)
Islam
C)
Christianity
D)
Hinduism
E)
Sikhism
23
Which of these groups is the untouchables in the Hindu caste system?
A)
Brahmins
B)
kshatriyas
C)
vaishyas
D)
sudras
E)
Harijans
24
Which of the following is originally a reform movement for Hinduism but developed to become a separate, universalizing religion?
A)
Islam
B)
Jainism
C)
Buddhism
D)
Sikhism
E)
not given
25
Buddhism's current spatial distribution is noted for the impact of past theological trends in this religion. Which of the schools of thought was most dominant at the time of Buddhism's spread into East Asia?
A)
Theravada
B)
Mahayana
C)
Vajrayana
D)
Dalai Lamaism
26
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
27
A liturgical language is a specialized language most frequently used in ___________________.
A)
commerce
B)
politics
C)
education
D)
religion
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