Sociology Ch. 4 Review Practice Test.
1. Until 10,000 years ago, the basic structure of human society was based on _____.
a. Capitalism
b. Tribes
c. Industrialization
d. Feudalism - CORRECT ANSWER Tribes
2. Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto is based on the ____ perspective.
a. Functionalis...
Sociology Ch. 4 Review Practice Test.
1. Until 10,000 years ago, the basic structure of human society was based on _____.
a. Capitalism
b. Tribes
c. Industrialization
d. Feudalism - CORRECT ANSWER Tribes
2. Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto is based on the ____ perspective.
a. Functionalism
b. Symbolic Interactionism
c. Institutionalism
d. Conflict Theory - CORRECT ANSWER Conflict Theory
3. ____ societies relied on permanent tools for survival, and expanded due to innovations such as crop
rotation and fertilizer.
a. Industrial
b. Feudal
c. Agricultural
d. Hunter-gatherer - CORRECT ANSWER Agricultural
4. Which of the following is NOT an example of self-fulfilling prophecy?
a. Charlotte is an intelligent teenager, but told by her step-sisters and cousins that she's destined to a
life of poverty and failure. Charlotte begins to do poorly in school, and eventually drops out.
b. Though encouraged by his parents to audition for Julliard, Jose believes he isn't good enough to
attend. After his audition, he expresses this reluctance to the admissions committee. They don't admit
him due to his lack of certainty.
c. Morgan overhears a professor predicting the economic recession will prevent entry-level graduates
from finding gainful employment. Morgan goes on interviews but doesn't bother preparing, convinced
it's a waste of time. Morgan appears unprofessional and is not hired.
, d. Kevin sprained his ankle a month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to
participate, Kevin runs the marathon and places third. - CORRECT ANSWER Kevin sprained his ankle a
month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to participate, Kevin runs the marathon
and places third.
5. The Agricultural Revolution is often referred to as "dawn of civilization" because:
a. Cities and towns were established, and humans had more time for leisure activities.
b. Societies began to form where rainfall was plentiful; groups were able to cultivate plants instead of
living nomadic lifestyles.
c. Tribes became nomadic, traveling to various locations in search of sustenance.
d. Animals were first domesticated as a resource for survival. - CORRECT ANSWER Cities and towns were
established, and humans had more time for leisure activities
6. Please place the following societies in chronological order:
a. Pastoral; Hunter-gatherer; Horticultural; Agricultural
b. Hunter-gatherer; Pastoral; Agricultural; Horticultural
c. Pastoral; Agricultural, Hunter-gatherer; Horticultural
7. Ivanka Trump is the daughter of business mogul Donald Trump. Her role as heiress to the Trump
fortune is an example of ______.
a. Achieved status
b. The Thomas Theorem
c. Ascribed status
d. The looking-glass self - CORRECT ANSWER Ascribed status
8. Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as:
a. An even playing field composed of the educated and uneducated
b. Split between two classes categorized by education, kinship, and religion
c. The product of class struggle, requiring social revolutions to correct rampant class inequality
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