Which of the Following Is an Example of a Cultural

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal?

• A)Putting your cell phone on silent during a Broadway production
• B)Holding hands with your best friend
• C)Incest taboos
• D)Marrying the partner whom your parents have chosen for you

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Definitions:

Death Rate

The number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.

Household Slavery

A form of slavery where enslaved individuals work primarily in the slave-owner's household, performing domestic tasks.

Civilized

Often used to describe societies that have developed complex institutions, urban development, technological advancements, and cultural practices considered advanced or refined.

Savage

A term historically used to describe a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, now considered offensive and outdated.