The Survival of Culture Traits Often Occurs When They Are

question 10

Multiple Choice

The survival of culture traits often occurs when they are fused together with new,introduced traits.Thus a contemporary Australian aborigine band will preserve their traditional songs and instruments by creating music that incorporates elements from the dominant culture,such as drums and guitars.This is an example of:

• A)diffusion
• B)assimilation
• C)syncretism
• D)revitalization

---

Definitions:

Operating Income

Represents the profit a company makes after deducting operating expenses such as wages and cost of goods sold (COGS), but before interest and taxes.

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are first recorded at their acquisition cost.

Intra-entity Transfers

Transactions occurring between divisions or units within the same company, affecting financial statements without impacting the consolidated financial position.

Consolidated Income Tax Return

A single income tax return filed by a group of affiliated corporations, treating the entire group as a single taxpayer.