Which of the following is an example of material culture, one of the tools used to differentiate one culture from another?
A) The way senior citizens are treated
B) The reverence people show for its artists and musicians
C) What people collect and display in their homes
D) How people use their free time
E) Educational institutions

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Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and items that a culture uses, collects, and displays. Choice C specifically mentions what people collect and display in their homes, which is an example of material culture. The other options do not focus on physical objects or artifacts, and rather refer to intangible aspects like treatment of senior citizens (social norms), reverence for artists (values and beliefs), use of free time (activities), and educational institutions (institutions).

Which of the Following Is an Example of Material Culture