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1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the study of anthropology?
interest in a biological aspect of the human species
tracing the religious beliefs of a culture
studying plant and animal life in an environment
researching the traditions of a particular tribe

2. How has the definition of culture changed over time?
In addition to meaning “knowledge, education, and wisdom,” the word also refers to the traditions and characteristics of a group of people.
It has remained the same since medieval times.
It only means “to be highly educated and aware.”
It only means “the traditions and customs of a group of people.”

3. Which of the following is the correct definition of sociology?
the science of examining human fossils
the science of examining plant and animal life
the science of studying human societies
the science of studying the climate and natural resources

4. The term “social ecology” refers to which of the following?
how plants and animals live together in an ecosystem
how an environment shapes the lives of the people that it supports
how people interact with one another in a society
how society behaved in prehistoric times

5. Which of the following people did NOT contribute to the field of sociology?
Tennessee Williams
Emile Burkheim
Karl Marx
Max Weber

6. Which of the following best describes U.S. society?
community-oriented
individualistic
reliant on social class
oppressed by the government

7. Which hemisphere is responsible for generating most of the world’s research and development? Eastern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere

8. What is the major similarity between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?
They are all monotheistic.
They are all polytheistic.
They all believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
They all believe that Muhammad was a major prophet.

9. Which of the following religions is polytheistic?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism

10. Which of the following defines Hinduism’s concept of karma?
the law of universal harmony
the ritual of cremation
the act of washing to purify one’s sins
a person’s conduct

11. Identify the term described by the information below:

• It is a system of belief, not a religion.
• It does not have a sacred text or scriptures.
• It was founded in Japan.
Hinduism
Islam
Shinto
Buddhism

12. What is the purpose of government according to Locke?
It was instituted to impartially settle disputes between individuals.
It attempted to save the sins of human nature through laws.
It was designed to keep men from acting like savages.
It was created to encourage self-preservation.

13. Which of the following is an example of horizontal distribution?
power given to the president of the United States
power given to a mayor
power given to a school superintendent
power given to a state governor

14. Which of the following political theorists and philosophers were in favor of capitalism?
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke


15. Which of the following is true of a republic?
It originated in ancient Rome.
It is comprised of a senate.
It controls all areas of a citizen’s life.
It allows citizens to vote directly in government.

16. Which of the following is an example of a totalitarian government?
a government that allows citizens to run for office
a government that allows citizens to be represented in government
a government that controls religion as well as what products are for sale
a government that allows protesting of unfair policies

17. Which of the following is true about capitalism?
It is based on a free-market economy.
It is a form of mercantilism.
It is based on a command economy.
It was practiced in Europe before the United States.

18. Which of the following can occur as a result of technological progress?
greater dependence on technology as a means of survival
increase of time spent relating to others
a return to an agrarian (farming) based society
all of the above

19. Which of the following can promote cultural change?
war
technological advancements
education
all of the above

20. Which of the following is an example of a demographic change?
decrease in businesses’ profits
increase in the amount of houses purchased
decrease in the death rate
increase in the use of computers