Which of the following examples best describes the concept of ethnocentrism?
1.
Requesting people to remove their shoes prior to entering a Buddhist temple
2.
Providing a head covering for men and women entering a Jewish synagogue.
3.
Recognizing only religions that believe in Jesus as the Savior.
4.
Bowing the head instead of kneeling in a Catholic church.
ANS: 3
Ethnocentrism is a concept that indicates one person's culture is "the best" or only correct belief.
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