The Term for the Attitudes and Knowledge That Bring Power

question 32

Multiple Choice

The term for the attitudes and knowledge that bring power and status to members of the upper class is:

• A) cultural norms.
• B) status symbols.
• C) cultural capital.
• D) materialism.

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Definitions:

Villa of Mysteries

An ancient Roman villa in Pompeii, famous for its well-preserved frescoes depicting Dionysian mysteries.

Dionysus

The god of wine, vegetation, festivity, and ecstasy in Greek mythology, associated with wild and ecstatic religious rites.

Initiation

The process or ceremony by which an individual is introduced or admitted into a society, organization, or religion, often involving rituals or tests.

Roman House Plan

The architectural layout characteristic of ancient Roman domestic buildings, often featuring a central courtyard (atrium) surrounded by various rooms.