Social Structures and Terms Quiz

What term describes a social structure marked by the dominance of the father in the family?

• Aristocracy

• Patriarchy

• Monotheism

• Secular

Which term is related to the Middle Ages in Europe?

• Clergy

• Institution

• Medieval

• Literacy

What is the term for the upper or noble class whose members' status is usually inherited?

• Clergy

• Aristocracy

• Prophet

• Caravan

In a Christian church, who are the people that carry out religious duties?

• Clergy

• Institution

• Successor

• Pilgrimage

What term describes an organization that has existed for a long time and promotes a particular cause?

• Literacy

• Institution

• Oasis

• Geometric

What is the ability to read called?

• Literacy

• Secular

• Pilgrimage

• Monotheism

Who is someone chosen by God to bring a message to the people?

• Successor

• Prophet

• Clergy

• Aristocracy

What is the belief that there is only one God called?

• Monotheism

• Secular

• Patriarchy

• Institution

What term describes an area in the desert where there are water and plants?

• Caravan

• Oasis

• Pilgrimage

• Geometric

What is a group of people traveling together across a desert called?

• Institution

• Clergy

• Caravan

• Successor