Question

Which of the following is an example of material culture?

• A. Language
• B. Etiquette
• C. Symbols
• D. Mobile phone

Hint:

Material culture = tangible objects; the other three options are abstract/symbolic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Apply the material vs non-material culture test:
Ask: can it be touched/physically held? Language, etiquette and symbols are abstract systems of meaning - they cannot be physically held.

Step 2: Identify the physical object:
A mobile phone is a manufactured, tangible object, so it alone qualifies as material culture among the four options.

Final Answer:
Mobile phone (Option D)