Final Examination in Social Science

Which type of pluralism recognizes the existence of more than one fundamental kind of reality?

• Ethical Pluralism

• Metaphysical Pluralism

• Cultural Pluralism

• Political Pluralism

Epistemological pluralism implies that:

• Only scientific methods can generate real knowledge.

• There is no such thing as objective truth.

• Knowledge can be gained through various valid approaches.

• Religion is superior to science in discovering truth.

A teacher encourages students to discuss issues using different cultural and religious views. This reflects:

• Metaphysical Pluralism

• Cultural Pluralism

• Political Pluralism

• Religious Monism

Which of the following best distinguishes Ethical Pluralism from Ethical Monism?

• Ethical Pluralism denies moral values.

• Ethical Monism accepts all moral systems equally.

• Ethical Pluralism allows multiple valid moral principles to coexist.

• Ethical Monism believes there is no right or wrong.

Which scenario best demonstrates Religious Pluralism?

• A government mandates a single national religion.

• A society allows and respects multiple religious practices.

• A religious group seeks to convert all others.

• A country bans religious expression in public.

Political Pluralism values:

• A centralized government with total control.

• The merging of all political parties into one.

• The distribution of power among multiple groups.

• Ignoring minority political interests.

In a democratic country, multiple interest groups participate in policymaking. This situation exemplifies:

• Ethical Monism

• Political Pluralism

• Epistemological Monism

• Cultural Relativism

Which pair of pluralisms both emphasize the importance of recognizing diverse beliefs in society?

• Political and Epistemological

• Religious and Cultural

• Metaphysical and Ethical

• Epistemological and Metaphysical

Why is Epistemological Pluralism important in education?

• It limits student inquiry to only scientific reasoning.

• It encourages memorization of facts only.

• It validates multiple ways of learning and understanding.

• It discourages interdisciplinary thinking.

If you were to design a policy promoting Cultural Pluralism, which element would be essential?

• Imposing a national culture on all citizens

• Respecting and supporting the traditions of all cultural groups

• Removing all ethnic symbols from public places

• Restricting language use to the official state language