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Question 1

Who is considered the father of Marxism?

Answer 1

Karl Marx

Question 2

What is the main focus of Karl Marx’s theory?

Answer 2

The critique of capitalism and the role of class struggle.

Question 3

True or False: Max Weber emphasized the importance of social action in understanding society.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What concept did Weber introduce to explain the process of rationalization in society?

Answer 4

The ‘iron cage’ of rationality.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: According to Durkheim, the division of labor leads to __________ in modern societies.

Answer 5

organic solidarity

Question 6

What did Marx mean by the term ‘proletariat’?

Answer 6

The working class who do not own the means of production.

Question 7

Which sociologist proposed the idea of ‘verstehen’ as a method of understanding social behavior?

Answer 7

Max Weber

Question 8

What is the primary concern of Durkheim’s study of suicide?

Answer 8

The social factors that influence individual behavior.

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which of the following terms is associated with Marx’s theory of historical materialism? A) Idealism B) Class struggle C) Social Darwinism

Answer 9

B) Class struggle

Question 10

What did Durkheim argue was necessary for a society to function effectively?

Answer 10

A collective conscience.

Question 11

True or False: Marx believed that capitalism would eventually lead to its own demise.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is Weber’s concept of ‘ideal types’?

Answer 12

Conceptual models that serve as benchmarks for comparing social phenomena.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Durkheim’s work on social facts focused on __________ as external to the individual.

Answer 13

norms

Question 14

Who wrote ‘The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism’?

Answer 14

Max Weber

Question 15

What did Marx identify as the driving force of history?

Answer 15

Economic factors and class relations.

Question 16

Multiple choice: Which sociologist is associated with the term ‘anomie’? A) Karl Marx B) Emile Durkheim C) Max Weber

Answer 16

B) Emile Durkheim

Question 17

What is the main critique that Marx had against capitalism?

Answer 17

It exploits the working class for profit.

Question 18

True or False: Weber believed that social structures are primarily shaped by economic factors.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What method did Durkheim use to study suicide rates?

Answer 19

Statistical analysis of social factors.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: According to Marx, the ruling class maintains power through __________.

Answer 20

ideology

Question 21

What is the significance of the term ‘class consciousness’ in Marxist theory?

Answer 21

It refers to the awareness of one’s social class and the collective interests of that class.

Question 22

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of Weber’s model of authority? A) Traditional B) Charismatic C) Bureaucratic D) Revolutionary

Answer 22

D) Revolutionary

Question 23

What did Durkheim believe about the role of religion in society?

Answer 23

It serves to reinforce social norms and cohesion.

Question 24

True or False: Marx viewed religion as the ‘opiate of the masses’.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the concept of 'social facts' in Durkheim's sociology?

Answer 25

Social structures and norms that influence individual behavior.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Weber argued that the development of __________ was essential for modern capitalism.

Answer 26

rational legal authority

Question 27

What is culture?

Answer 27

Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices of a group of people.

Question 28

What is socialization?

Answer 28

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture.

Question 29

True or False: Social norms are the rules that guide behavior in a society.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The process of learning and adopting the behaviors of a particular social group is known as __________.

Answer 30

socialization

Question 31

What role do values play in shaping behavior?

Answer 31

Values serve as guiding principles that influence individuals' choices and actions.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of culture? A) Language B) Norms C) Genetics D) Beliefs

Answer 32

C) Genetics

Question 33

How do social norms influence individual behavior?

Answer 33

Social norms create expectations for how individuals should behave in specific situations, guiding their actions.

Question 34

What is the difference between folkways and mores?

Answer 34

Folkways are informal norms that govern everyday behavior, while mores are formal norms that carry moral significance.

Question 35

True or False: Identity is solely determined by individual choices.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

What is the concept of social identity?

Answer 36

Social identity refers to the way individuals define themselves in relation to groups they are a part of.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The __________ refers to the expected behavior associated with a particular social position.

Answer 37

role

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes 'values'? A) Specific behaviors B) Shared beliefs C) Personal preferences D) All of the above

Answer 38

B) Shared beliefs

Question 39

What is the role of family in socialization?

Answer 39

Family is often the primary agent of socialization, teaching children norms, values, and behaviors.

Question 40

True or False: Peer groups have no influence on an individual's socialization process.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

What is cultural relativism?

Answer 41

Cultural relativism is the principle of understanding and evaluating a culture based on its own values and norms.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: __________ are shared standards of acceptable behavior in a society.

Answer 42

Social norms

Question 43

Multiple Choice: Which agent of socialization is primarily responsible for teaching children societal values? A) School B) Media C) Family D) Workplace

Answer 43

C) Family

Question 44

How can social norms change over time?

Answer 44

Social norms can evolve due to changes in societal values, technology, and cultural interactions.

Question 45

What is the impact of globalization on culture?

Answer 45

Globalization can lead to cultural exchange and hybridization, as well as the spread of dominant cultural norms.

Question 46

True or False: Identity is static and does not change throughout a person's life.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

What is the significance of rituals in culture?

Answer 47

Rituals reinforce cultural values and norms and provide a sense of belonging and identity.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which individuals learn to navigate and operate within their cultural context.

Answer 48

Socialization

Question 49

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a social norm? A) Dressing formally for a wedding B) Eating cereal for breakfast C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 49

C) Both A and B

Question 50

What is the relationship between culture and behavior?

Answer 50

Culture shapes behavior by establishing norms and values that guide how individuals act in society.

Question 51

True or False: Socialization only occurs in childhood.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

What does the term 'cultural identity' refer to?

Answer 52

Cultural identity refers to the identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on shared culture and traditions.