Unit 5 Subunit 3 Assessment (Education & Religion)

How can a society with different religions and racial groups promote a strong national identity among its members?

• Encourage them to enroll in a foreign language class.

• Have them sing the national anthem.

• Strongly suggest that they attend church services.

• Have them participate in formal schooling.

Which of the following would not improve students’ safety at school?

• a. teaching young people how to resolve their disputes peacefully

• b. having visitors sign in before entering school

• c. adding metal detectors to entrance doors

• d. allowing students to leave campus for lunch

Greek mythology, in which Zeus is the king of the gods, is a(n)

• monotheistic religion.

• animistic religion.

• ethical religion.

• polytheistic religion.

Many Americans believe this is the key to social mobility.

• social control

• tracking

• education

• homeschooling

According to the data in the graph, the percent of college graduates of which racial group most closely matches that of the total population?

• African American

• White

• Hispanic

• Asian

As with all basic institutions, ________________ is a universal phenomenon.

• religion

• democracy

• capitalism

• technology

The basic functions of religion recognized by sociologists are emotional support, social cohesion, and ________________.

• social control

• economic growth

• technological advancement

• political leadership

A conflict sociologist might see giving gold stars to students as a form of controlling behavior for a hidden agenda.

• True

• False

A majority of Americans hold religion in high regard.

• True

• False

In addition to teaching knowledge and skills, formal education also serves to

• transmit culture

• promote common values

• develop political views