Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2020 » Chapter 15 to 17

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Question #1
Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?
A.   secular; religious
B.   ordinary; sanctified
C.   unclean; holy
D.   sacred; profane 
Question #2
What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?
A.   Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.
B.   Religion was just a way for governments to justify and control their people.
C.   Religion was pushed out of society as countries began to industrialize. 
D.   Religion was important to lower class people, but not very important to those in higher classes.
Question #3
Which position describes Karl Marx’s view of religion and society?
A.   Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate. 
B.   Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat.
C.   Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.
D.   Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie.
Question #4
Malik grew up in an affluent household which embraced activities such as attending the opera, visiting museums, and traveling to foreign countries at least once a year. When Malik goes to college, he finds he has much to talk about with professors, and fellow students from similar backgrounds. Malik is enjoying the benefits of:
A.   Grade inflation
B.   The education gap
C.   Cultural capital
D.   Tracking 
Question #5
The concept hidden curriculum can be defined as:
A.   The unexpected subjects students take an interest in after being exposed to experts in the field. 
B.   The emphasis on certificates or degrees to show that a person has a certain skill, has attained a certain level of education, or has met certain job qualifications.
C.   A type of nonacademic knowledge that one learns through informal learning and cultural transmission.
D.   The course objectives teachers incorporate into their syllabi after the semester has started.
Question #6
When Melissa is in 5th grade, she does poorly in math and science. Her teachers recommend her for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and she’s not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as:
A.   Feminism 
B.   Grade inflation
C.   Tracking
D.   Manifest function
Question #7
What factors contribute to inequality within the educational system in the United States?
A.   Racism 
B.   Socioeconomic status
C.   None of the above 
D.   All of the above
Question #8
How did Max Weber define power?
A.   The ability to exercise one’s will over others.
B.   The legal resources to prosecute and punish.
C.   The authority to imprison citizens without cause.
D.   Politically elected influence used to control the masses.
Question #9
What is the difference between an oligarchy and a monarchy?
A.   Members of a monarchy do not necessarily achieve their status based on ties to noble ancestry, while members of an oligarchy do.
B.   There is no difference – both members achieve status based on ties to noble ancestry. 
C.   Members of an oligarchy do not necessarily achieve their status based on ties to noble ancestry, while members of a monarchy do.
D.   Both are elected by a democratic process, but monarchies have the right to override the popular vote.
Question #10
Which of the following contributes lower percentage of voter turnout from those who come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds?
A.   Many citizens from lower socioeconomic backgrounds cannot afford to vote. 
B.   Lower-paying jobs frequently have less flexible hours, making time to vote difficult.
C.   Voting sites frequently discourage participation from those of lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
D.   Members of lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to overestimate the voting practices of their peers.

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