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1Culture is about people and how they live.
Which of following statements about culture is FALSE?
- AIt is a system of shared values and attitudes
- BIt is beliefs and customs common to a group of people
- CIt is transmitted from generation to generation
- DIt is something we are born with
2Which of the following statements about the White Australia Policy is FALSE?
- AIt was a policy that favoured European immigration
- BIt was a movement in the 19th century to make the background of the Australian flag white
- CThe policy was officially abolished in 1972
- DThe Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 became known as the White Australia Policy
3Multiculturalism was adopted as the official government policy in the 1970s.
Which of the following statements about multiculturalism is FALSE?
- AIt is a policy based on rights and responsibilities for all
- BIt is a philosophy that appreciates ethnic diversity within a society
- CIt articulates that different cultures within a society should all be given importance
- DIt is a United Nations convention
4Statistics gathered at the 2011 Australian census revealed that the percentage of Australians born overseas was:
- A15%
- B20%
- C30%
- D40%
5What percentage of Australians speak a language other than English at home?
- A20%
- B5%
- C12%
- D27%
6There are almost 7,000 languages used in the world today.
How many of them are used in Australia?
- A100
- B200
- C300
- D400
7The five languages other than English most commonly spoken in Australia are:
- AItalian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin
- BCroatian, Polish, Maltese, Vietnamese, Turkish
- CGerman, Mandarin, Spanish, Macedonian, Cantonese
- DDutch, French, Arabic, Vietnamese, Indian
8Today Indigenous people make up what percentage of the entire Australian population?
- ALess than 1%
- BAbout 2.5%
- CAbout 5%
- DMore than 10%
9How many Australians claim to have no religious belief?
- A12%
- B15%
- C22%
- D28%
10Australia's fastest growing religious group is:
- AHinduism
- BBuddhism
- CJudaism
- DIslam
11Consuming certain meats is restricted by some religions.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- AMuslims do not eat pork
- BJews do not eat shellfish
- CHindus do not eat beef
- DChristians do not eat lamb
12What would Japanese visitors to Australia like to have available on their breakfast menu?
- AMiso soup and rice
- BPancakes with maple syrup
- CCongee rice porridge
- DNasi goreng
13Which of the following gestures are culturally incorrect in China?
- ASnapping your fingers
- BPointing using your index finger
- CWhistling to catch someone's attention
- DAll of these answers are correct
14Gift giving is an element of culture and an understanding of expectations in important.
Which of the following countries is gift giving NOT expected?
- AChina, Indonesia
- BPoland, Russia
- CJapan, Thailand
- DDenmark, France
15Which of the following is associated with death and should not be given as gifts in the Chinese culture?
- AA clock
- BA vase
- CAn ink pen
- DA bunch of flowers
16Chinese people place high regard on respect. In formal situations business cards are often exchanged and should be accepted:
- AWith both hands
- BWith the left hand
- CWith the right hand
- DOnly when wearing gloves
17In Chinese culture which of the following colours and numbers are considered to be lucky?
- ARed colour, number 8
- BBlack colour, number 4
- CWhite colour, number 13
- DBlue colour, number 10
18The amount of personal space a person is comfortable with is very much determined by culture.
Which of the following are high contact cultures and prefer to stand close?
- AKoreans, Japanese
- BIndonesians, Vietnamese
- CGreeks, South Americans
- DAll of these answers are correct
19German travellers are the second largest spenders on tourism worldwide. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
- AGerman decision making can be very slow
- BGermans take a casual approach to punctuality
- CGermans can be direct to the point of bluntness
- DGerman prefer a weak handshake when being introduced
20The way that people greet each other varies greatly in different countries.
Which of the following greeting protocols are CORRECT?
- AThe Japanese bow from the waist
- BThe French kiss on both cheeks
- CIn Brazil they hug using both arms
- DAll of these answers are correct
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