Q.1 Which of the following best defines globalization in cultural anthropology?
The spread of local traditions without outside influence
The increasing interconnectedness of cultures through trade, media, and migration
The decline of all traditional cultural practices
The isolation of societies from external influences
Explanation - Globalization refers to the process by which societies become more interconnected through economic, social, and cultural exchanges, leading to changes in local cultures.
Correct answer is: The increasing interconnectedness of cultures through trade, media, and migration
Q.2 What is cultural homogenization?
The process of blending different cultures into unique local forms
The process where cultures become more similar due to globalization
The preservation of cultural diversity
The rejection of foreign cultural influences
Explanation - Cultural homogenization occurs when local cultures adopt similar traits from dominant global cultures, often leading to reduced cultural diversity.
Correct answer is: The process where cultures become more similar due to globalization
Q.3 Which of the following is an example of cultural hybridization?
A traditional festival being canceled
The fusion of local cuisine with international fast food
Abandoning local language in favor of English
Complete isolation from foreign cultures
Explanation - Cultural hybridization occurs when elements of different cultures combine to create new cultural forms, such as food, music, or fashion.
Correct answer is: The fusion of local cuisine with international fast food
Q.4 Which factor has most contributed to cultural globalization?
Local farming practices
Mass media and the internet
Traditional festivals
Regional dialects
Explanation - Mass media, the internet, and digital communication accelerate cultural exchange by spreading ideas, values, and cultural products across borders.
Correct answer is: Mass media and the internet
Q.5 What is cultural imperialism?
The voluntary adoption of foreign culture
The dominance of one culture over others through media, politics, or economy
Equal exchange of cultural ideas
Isolation of a culture from global influence
Explanation - Cultural imperialism occurs when a dominant culture imposes its values, ideas, and products on less dominant cultures, often reducing cultural diversity.
Correct answer is: The dominance of one culture over others through media, politics, or economy
Q.6 What is glocalization?
Rejecting all global influences
The adaptation of global products to local cultures
The replacement of local culture with global culture
The complete homogenization of cultures
Explanation - Glocalization is the process by which global products or ideas are adapted to fit local cultural norms and preferences.
Correct answer is: The adaptation of global products to local cultures
Q.7 Which of these is an example of cultural resistance?
Using social media to promote local traditions
Switching entirely to global brands
Replacing local festivals with international holidays
Abandoning native language
Explanation - Cultural resistance involves efforts by communities to maintain or revive local cultural practices in the face of global influences.
Correct answer is: Using social media to promote local traditions
Q.8 Which term refers to the spread of cultural elements from one society to another?
Enculturation
Cultural diffusion
Cultural isolation
Ethnocentrism
Explanation - Cultural diffusion is the process by which cultural beliefs, ideas, and technologies spread from one society to another.
Correct answer is: Cultural diffusion
Q.9 What is the main concern of anthropologists regarding globalization?
How it changes fashion trends
Its impact on cultural diversity and identity
Its effect on sports
Its influence on local cuisine only
Explanation - Anthropologists study globalization to understand how it affects cultural diversity, identity, and the ways people adapt to global pressures.
Correct answer is: Its impact on cultural diversity and identity
Q.10 Which of the following is an effect of globalization on languages?
Every language becomes isolated
Some languages face extinction while others spread globally
All languages remain unaffected
Languages become easier to learn
Explanation - Globalization can lead to language endangerment, as dominant languages spread while minority languages decline.
Correct answer is: Some languages face extinction while others spread globally
Q.11 Which concept suggests that local cultures can creatively adapt global influences?
Cultural imperialism
Cultural homogenization
Cultural agency
Cultural resistance
Explanation - Cultural agency refers to the capacity of individuals and communities to creatively adapt, resist, or reinterpret global influences to suit their cultural context.
Correct answer is: Cultural agency
Q.12 How does tourism influence cultural change?
It only harms local economies
It exposes local communities to new cultural practices
It isolates communities from global trends
It eliminates cultural diversity completely
Explanation - Tourism introduces local populations to global ideas, tastes, and practices, sometimes leading to cultural adaptation or hybridization.
Correct answer is: It exposes local communities to new cultural practices
Q.13 Which term describes the fear that cultural globalization will erode traditional values?
Ethnocentrism
Cultural anxiety
Acculturation
Cultural diffusion
Explanation - Cultural anxiety refers to the apprehension or fear that global influences may undermine local traditions and identities.
Correct answer is: Cultural anxiety
Q.14 Which anthropologist is known for studying the effects of globalization on local cultures?
Claude Lévi-Strauss
Arjun Appadurai
Margaret Mead
Bronisław Malinowski
Explanation - Arjun Appadurai is a cultural anthropologist who analyzed the global flows of culture, media, and migration and their impact on local identities.
Correct answer is: Arjun Appadurai
Q.15 Which of the following is NOT a form of cultural globalization?
Spread of world music genres
International cuisine fusion
Local rituals remaining unchanged
Global social media platforms
Explanation - Cultural globalization involves interaction and exchange; traditions that remain entirely unchanged are not influenced by globalization.
Correct answer is: Local rituals remaining unchanged
Q.16 What is one potential positive effect of globalization on culture?
Loss of all local traditions
Increased cultural exchange and understanding
Complete cultural homogenization
Decline of local languages
Explanation - Globalization can promote cross-cultural understanding, innovation, and the sharing of knowledge and cultural expressions.
Correct answer is: Increased cultural exchange and understanding
Q.17 How has social media contributed to cultural change?
By isolating communities
By accelerating the spread of ideas and cultural trends globally
By preserving only local customs
By preventing youth from engaging with global culture
Explanation - Social media allows rapid dissemination of cultural content, connecting people globally and influencing local cultural practices.
Correct answer is: By accelerating the spread of ideas and cultural trends globally
Q.18 Which of these represents a negative consequence of cultural globalization?
Cultural innovation
Cultural homogenization leading to loss of diversity
Increased cultural exchange
Enhanced global communication
Explanation - While globalization can bring innovation, it may also make cultures more similar, reducing unique cultural traditions.
Correct answer is: Cultural homogenization leading to loss of diversity
Q.19 What does 'McDonaldization' refer to in cultural anthropology?
Adopting traditional cooking techniques globally
The process by which principles of fast-food restaurants dominate other sectors of society
Resistance to global food culture
Cultural isolationism
Explanation - McDonaldization, coined by George Ritzer, describes how efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control shape not only fast food but broader social and cultural institutions.
Correct answer is: The process by which principles of fast-food restaurants dominate other sectors of society
Q.20 Which is an example of local culture resisting global influence?
Wearing only local traditional attire despite global fashion trends
Opening global fast-food chains
Adopting global music trends fully
Replacing local language with English
Explanation - Cultural resistance occurs when communities actively maintain their local traditions despite global pressures.
Correct answer is: Wearing only local traditional attire despite global fashion trends
Q.21 What role does migration play in cultural globalization?
It isolates communities
It introduces new cultural practices and ideas to host societies
It eliminates cultural identity
It prevents cultural exchange
Explanation - Migration allows cultural exchange as people bring their traditions, languages, and ideas to new locations, influencing local cultures.
Correct answer is: It introduces new cultural practices and ideas to host societies
Q.22 Which concept explains the global spread of ideas while maintaining local distinctiveness?
Cultural homogenization
Glocalization
Cultural imperialism
Acculturation
Explanation - Glocalization is the adaptation of global products or ideas to fit the local culture, preserving distinct local features while embracing global influence.
Correct answer is: Glocalization
Q.23 What is one challenge of studying globalization in cultural anthropology?
It never affects local cultures
The rapid and multi-dimensional nature of cultural change
It only occurs in urban areas
It is fully predictable
Explanation - Globalization affects societies in complex ways, involving technology, economy, migration, and media, making its study challenging for anthropologists.
Correct answer is: The rapid and multi-dimensional nature of cultural change
Q.24 Which of the following best describes 'cultural flows'?
The physical movement of rivers through societies
The movement of people, media, ideas, and capital across cultures
The rejection of foreign cultures
Isolationist cultural practices
Explanation - Cultural flows refer to the global circulation of people, media, technology, and ideas, shaping cultures worldwide.
Correct answer is: The movement of people, media, ideas, and capital across cultures
Q.25 Which of the following is an example of cultural adaptation due to globalization?
Local communities abandoning all traditions
Incorporating international music styles into local festivals
Preventing foreign media access
Rejecting all technological innovations
Explanation - Cultural adaptation occurs when societies selectively incorporate elements of global culture into local traditions in creative ways.
Correct answer is: Incorporating international music styles into local festivals