Without Cross-Cultural Understanding, Americans May Erroneously Assume That People in Other

question 87

Multiple Choice

Without cross-cultural understanding, Americans may erroneously assume that people in other cultures

• A) share the same definitions of situations.
• B) share little or nothing with other persons.
• C) do not care about people in other cultures.
• D) think they are superior to Americans.

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Definitions:

Roman Architecture

An architectural style developed by the Romans, known for advancements such as the arch, the dome, and the use of concrete, influencing Western architecture.

Relics

The body parts, clothing, or objects associated with a holy figure, such as the Buddha or Christ or a Christian saint. Also, in Africa, the bones of ancestors.

Pilgrims

Travelers who journey to a sacred place for religious reasons, often undertaken as a quest or for a votive purpose.

Compound Piers

Vertical architectural elements that are composed of clusters of columns or pilasters, often used to support arches or vaults in large buildings.