2nd Summative Assessment in UCSP

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a society?

• Shared territory

• Common language

• Individual ambition

• Collective survival

Which of the following sociologists is associated with the Conflict Perspective?

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• Charles Horton Cooley

Which perspective emphasizes the role of symbols and interactions in shaping individual meanings and social reality?

• Structural-Functionalism

• Conflict Perspective

• Symbolic Interactionism

• All of the above

If a sociologist were studying how different social institutions (like family, education, and the economy) work together to maintain social order, which perspective would they likely be using?

• Conflict Perspective

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Structural-Functionalism

• A combination of all three

Which perspective would be MOST likely to study how inequalities and power dynamics contribute to social conflict?

• Structural-Functionalism

• Conflict Perspective

• Symbolic Interactionism

• None of the above

Which of the following statements BEST encapsulates the concept of culture?

• Culture is solely defined by a nation's laws and formal institutions.

• Culture is a static set of beliefs and traditions passed down through generations.

• Culture is a complex and dynamic whole encompassing knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, customs, and acquired capabilities and habits of individuals within a society.

• Culture is limited to the artistic expressions of a group, such as painting, sculpture, and music.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a component of culture?

• Knowledge

• Morals

• Customs

• Instinct

How do individuals acquire culture?

• Through genetic inheritance

• By living in isolation

• As a member of society

• Only through formal education

Which of the following is an example of a tangible/material component of culture?

• Beliefs about the afterlife

• A hand-woven textile

• Respect for elders

• Language

Which of the following is an example of a non-tangible/immaterial component of culture?

• A religious icon

• A traditional recipe

• A value like honesty

• A musical instrument