Sociology Unit 2 Test Review Spring '24

Which of the following best defines death rituals?

• Laws governing behavior after someone dies

• Scientific studies on the process of dying

• Religious beliefs about the afterlife

• Cultural practices and ceremonies surrounding death

Which of the following is a characteristic of a pastoral society?

• Reliance on agriculture

• Nomadic lifestyle and reliance on herding animals

• High level of industrialization

• Urbanization and advanced technology

Manners refer to:

• Formal legal codes regulating behavior

• Personal preferences for behavior

• Socially acceptable ways of behaving in society

• Behaviors only observed in specific subcultures

Cultural diffusion refers to the:

• Spread of cultural traits from one society to another

• Conflict between different cultural groups

• Preservation of traditional cultures

• Exclusivity of cultural practices within a society

What is the term for the process by which societies transition from agricultural to industrial economies?

• Pastoralism

• Cultural assimilation

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

Which of the following best describes a subculture?

• A small, isolated society

• A culture that is dominant in a given society

• A culture that deviates from the dominant culture in some aspects

• A culture that is rapidly spreading through diffusion

In sociology, social structure refers to:

• Physical structures within a society

• The way individuals are ranked in a society

• The patterned relationships that connect individuals and groups

• The economic resources available in a society

What is a role conflict?

• A competition for resources within a society

• A disagreement between individuals over cultural practices

• A conflict between different cultures within a society

• A situation where an individual has difficulty meeting the expectations of multiple roles

Cultural universals are:

• Cultural practices found only in certain societies

• Traits that are common to all human cultures

• Unique cultural practices that vary widely across societies

• Rituals associated with death and mourning

Which type of society relies primarily on the cultivation of plants for sustenance?

• Industrial society

• Pastoral society

• Horticultural society

• Postindustrial society