Question

In his research, George Murdock determined that Question 15 options: A) though cultures appear to outwardly share many common denominators, the only true cultural universal is trade. B) all cultures are fundamentally the same when it comes to their beliefs and practices. C) although all cultures share common denominators, how cultures address these practices and beliefs varies greatly. D) cultures don't share anything in common.

Answer 1

In his research, George Murdock determined that "though cultures appear to outwardly share many common denominators, the only true cultural universal is trade".

Option: A

Explanation:

Cultural universal is a reality, adaptations to fulfill basic necessities, such as the need for meal, house and clothing. George Murdock, a Polish-born anthropologist, assembled a list of cultural universals involving as below:

• physical activities
• eating
• dancing
• travelling

• personal names
• marriage
• nursing
• religious rites

• funeral rituals
• sexual constraints
• trade

G. P. Murdock is known for his analytical approach to ethnological research and his analysis of the systems of family and shared experience through cultures.