Social Studies Quiz

What is the study of human societies and cultures called?

• Biology

• Anthropology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Which term describes a group of people living in the same place and sharing similar customs?

• Community

• Ecosystem

• Organization

• Species

What is the main focus of sociology?

• The study of animals

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of human society and social behavior

• The study of plants

Which field studies how people organize themselves politically?

• Economics

• Political Science

• History

• Geography

What does geography study?

• The human brain

• The Earth’s physical features and human-environment interactions

• The history of ancient civilizations

• Mathematical equations

What is a key method used in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Interviews

• Statistical analysis

Which term refers to the economic system where businesses are owned and controlled by private individuals?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the study of past events and how they influence the present called?

• History

• Sociology

• Economics

• Anthropology

Which concept involves the rules and laws that govern a society?

• Culture

• Government

• Economy

• Tradition

What does the term 'ethnography' refer to in social studies?

• The study of ancient texts

• The study of different ethnic groups through detailed observation

• The study of geological formations

• The study of artistic expressions