CUS3701 Assignment 3 (Culture Studies)
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VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS <LATEST>
1. Which of the following best defines “culture” in cultural studies?
a) The biological traits of a population
b) The totality of learned behaviors, ideas, and material objects shared by members of a society
c) The political system of a nation
d) The economic activities of a group
2. The concept of “cultural relativism” suggests that:
a) Some cultures are superior to others
b) Cultures should be judged by universal standards
c) Each culture should be understood in its own context without bias
d) Only traditional cultures are valuable
3. Who is considered the founder of cultural studies in Britain?
a) Stuart Hall
b) Karl Marx
c) Clifford Geertz
d) Raymond Williams
4. The Birmingham School of Cultural Studies is most associated with which field?
a) Media and popular culture
b) Archaeology
c) Linguistics
d) Psychology
5. According to Raymond Williams, culture can be understood as:
a) A fixed system of traditions
,b) A whole way of life
c) A purely artistic creation
d) An individual preference
6. The term “hegemony” in cultural studies refers to:
a) Direct physical domination
b) Leadership or dominance maintained through consent
c) Economic superiority only
d) Religious authority
7. Which method is most commonly used in cultural studies research?
a) Experimental trials
b) Ethnography
c) Clinical testing
d) Quantitative surveys
8. In semiotics, the “signifier” refers to:
a) The actual meaning of the word
b) The physical form of a sign, such as a word or image
c) The cultural interpretation of a sign
d) The emotional impact of a sign
9. The concept of “high culture” traditionally refers to:
a) Popular entertainment
b) Folk traditions
c) Classical art, literature, and elite practices
d) Everyday customs
10. Which of the following is a key theme in postcolonial cultural studies?
a) Industrialization
b) Representation and identity
c) Economic determinism
d) Scientific rationalism
, 11. Which scholar is associated with the theory of “Orientalism”?
a) Edward Said
b) Michel Foucault
c) Antonio Gramsci
d) Stuart Hall
12. Popular culture is often studied in relation to:
a) Social class
b) Geological environment
c) Purely religious rituals
d) Mathematical analysis
13. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of culture?
a) It is learned
b) It is shared
c) It is biological
d) It is dynamic
14. “Subculture” refers to:
a) A minority group with cultural patterns different from the dominant culture
b) A political party
c) The ruling elite
d) A religious sect
15. Cultural identity can best be described as:
a) A fixed biological feature
b) The sense of belonging to a group with shared traditions, language, and history
c) A universal characteristic
d) A personal hobby
16. Globalization has influenced culture by:
a) Making cultures completely homogeneous
b) Increasing cultural interaction and hybridization
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ||
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS <LATEST>
1. Which of the following best defines “culture” in cultural studies?
a) The biological traits of a population
b) The totality of learned behaviors, ideas, and material objects shared by members of a society
c) The political system of a nation
d) The economic activities of a group
2. The concept of “cultural relativism” suggests that:
a) Some cultures are superior to others
b) Cultures should be judged by universal standards
c) Each culture should be understood in its own context without bias
d) Only traditional cultures are valuable
3. Who is considered the founder of cultural studies in Britain?
a) Stuart Hall
b) Karl Marx
c) Clifford Geertz
d) Raymond Williams
4. The Birmingham School of Cultural Studies is most associated with which field?
a) Media and popular culture
b) Archaeology
c) Linguistics
d) Psychology
5. According to Raymond Williams, culture can be understood as:
a) A fixed system of traditions
,b) A whole way of life
c) A purely artistic creation
d) An individual preference
6. The term “hegemony” in cultural studies refers to:
a) Direct physical domination
b) Leadership or dominance maintained through consent
c) Economic superiority only
d) Religious authority
7. Which method is most commonly used in cultural studies research?
a) Experimental trials
b) Ethnography
c) Clinical testing
d) Quantitative surveys
8. In semiotics, the “signifier” refers to:
a) The actual meaning of the word
b) The physical form of a sign, such as a word or image
c) The cultural interpretation of a sign
d) The emotional impact of a sign
9. The concept of “high culture” traditionally refers to:
a) Popular entertainment
b) Folk traditions
c) Classical art, literature, and elite practices
d) Everyday customs
10. Which of the following is a key theme in postcolonial cultural studies?
a) Industrialization
b) Representation and identity
c) Economic determinism
d) Scientific rationalism
, 11. Which scholar is associated with the theory of “Orientalism”?
a) Edward Said
b) Michel Foucault
c) Antonio Gramsci
d) Stuart Hall
12. Popular culture is often studied in relation to:
a) Social class
b) Geological environment
c) Purely religious rituals
d) Mathematical analysis
13. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of culture?
a) It is learned
b) It is shared
c) It is biological
d) It is dynamic
14. “Subculture” refers to:
a) A minority group with cultural patterns different from the dominant culture
b) A political party
c) The ruling elite
d) A religious sect
15. Cultural identity can best be described as:
a) A fixed biological feature
b) The sense of belonging to a group with shared traditions, language, and history
c) A universal characteristic
d) A personal hobby
16. Globalization has influenced culture by:
a) Making cultures completely homogeneous
b) Increasing cultural interaction and hybridization
