What is culture shock?
A) a sudden shift in cultural values due to a political transition
B) the use of highly controversial content in media, such as gruesome imagery
C) a feeling of disorientation when the cultural markers we rely on to help us know where we are and how to act have suddenly changed
D) a sudden immersion in a cultural text over a short period, such as binge-watching a television show online
Answer: C
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Means "rule of the deity."
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