Comic books have been recently been the subject of major museum shows, and thus
A) exemplify how popular culture can move into high culture
B) are cultural universals
C) present an example of cultural capital
D) are an example of a fad
Question 2In the northeast United States, some lakes which were once considered good fishing spots no longer have fish living in them. The reason fish cannot survive in these lakes is because ________.
A) of the greenhouse effect
B) the burning of fossil fuels produces acid rain
C) of global warming
D) of the depletion of the ozone layer
Question 3To a sociologist, culture is
A) Neither local nor universal
B) Both local and universal
C) Local, but not universal
D) Universal, but not local
Question 4The common use of the word culture as having highly refined sensibilities, knowing fine wines, great literature, and classical music, is
A) synonymous with high culture
B) the same as low culture
C) a cultural universal
D) the opposite of cultural capital
Question 5Conflict theorists tend to focus on micro issues.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6When did the frontal assault on nature begin to take its most serious toll?
A) when nations industrialized
B) when cities developed
C) when the first social revolution erupted
D) when the post industrial society emerged
Question 7Culture that is associated with more affluent and elite groups may be referred to as
A) High culture
B) Low culture
C) Popular culture
D) Universal culture
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