Quiz on the Development of Sociology

Who is known as the father of positivism?

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

What are the three stages of societal development according to Comte?

• Traditional, Modern, Postmodern

• Theological, Metaphysical, Scientific

• Religious, Philosophical, Empirical

• Primitive, Advanced, Civilized

In which stage did people view society as a natural system?

• Renaissance Stage

• Scientific Stage

• Metaphysical Stage

• Theological Stage

What did Comte believe sociology represented?

• A branch of philosophy

• An art form

• A form of political science

• The apex of the sciences

What major event contributed to the emergence of sociology?

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Renaissance

What is the primary focus of sociology?

• The study of historical events

• The study of human behavior

• The study of political structures

• The study of economic systems

What did the Industrial Revolution lead to in terms of social structure?

• The establishment of monarchies

• The decline of urban areas

• The rise of a factory-based economy

• A return to agrarian societies

Which philosopher suggested that society reflected the failings of selfish human nature?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Alexis de Tocqueville

What does positivism emphasize as the source of valid knowledge?

• Empirical evidence

• Religious beliefs

• Philosophical reasoning

• Cultural traditions

What social problems arose due to urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?

• Stronger community ties

• Increased agricultural production

• Improved living conditions

• Pollution and crime