Asked by Fauziah Hasanah on May 29, 2024

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Sociologists suggest that culture has five defining features.Which of these features best exemplifies the fact that many cultures use storytelling to pass on the lessons and experiences of their ancestors?

A) Culture is a human experience.
B) Culture is a shared experience.
C) Culture is transmitted.
D) Culture is cumulative.

Storytelling

The art or practice of narrating stories or events, often used as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, or instilling moral values.

Ancestors

Predecessors in a family lineage or broadly, individuals from whom one is descended, significantly influencing cultural and biological inheritance.

Cultures

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people.

  • Recognize the defining features of culture and its role in human experience.
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Sahil JagdeoMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next through various means, such as storytelling, education, and socialization. In this case, the use of storytelling to pass on the lessons and experiences of ancestors exemplifies the transmittance of culture.