Sociology Quiz

What is the definition of Sociology?

• The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures

• The scientific and systematic study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small and personal groups to very large groups

• The analysis of economic systems and their impact on society

• The exploration of historical events and their influence on modern times

Who is known as the father of sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Aguste Compte

• Emile Durkheim

What two major events led to the creation of sociology?

• The Renaissance and the French Revolution

• The Enlightenment (Age of Reason) and The Industrial Revolution 1750-1850

• The American Revolution and the Civil War

• The Scientific Revolution and the Cold War

Which early sociological thinker is known for incorporating rigorous methods into sociology and argued that race is a social phenomenon?

• Jane Addams

• Karl Marx

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Herbert Spencer

What were the early goals of The Atlanta Sociological Laboratory?

• To study the economic impacts of industrialization

• To focus on how Black folk transitioned from enslavement to freedom and from rural to urban life

• To analyze the political systems of Europe

• To explore the cultural heritage of Native Americans

Which sociologist arrived in 1897 and strengthened the methodological practices of the Atlanta Sociological Laboratory?

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• Du Bois

• Karl Marx

What was the first American Sociological study produced by the Atlanta Sociological Laboratory?

• Study of Education

• Study of Religion

• Study of Healthcare

• Study of Economy

Which theoretical paradigm in sociology sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals?

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural Functionalism

• Critical Theory

What does Conflict Theory focus on in society?

• Cooperation among individuals

• Competition for limited resources

• Symbolic meanings in interactions

• Biological needs of individuals

Which theory focuses on the relationships among individuals within a society and the meanings ascribed to things?

• Structural Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Critical Theory