Understanding Culture, Society & Politics Quiz 1

What is the study of human origins, genetics, and evolution called?

• Linguistic Anthropology

• Archeology

• Biological Anthropology

• Cultural Anthropology

Which branch of anthropology focuses on living people and their social systems?

• Linguistic Anthropology

• Cultural Anthropology

• Archeology

• Biological Anthropology

What does the term 'socius' in sociology refer to?

• Social interactions

• Study of man

• Political power

• Group of partners

Which of the following is NOT a focus of political science?

• Public management

• Human rights

• Political theory

• Cultural beliefs

What is the primary goal of anthropology?

• To produce new knowledge about mankind

• To understand economic systems

• To analyze social interactions

• To study political systems

Which method do sociologists commonly use in their studies?

• Quantitative analysis

• Historical analysis

• Social surveys

• Experimental methods

What is the focus of cultural anthropology?

• Living people and their customs

• Dead cultures

• Economic systems

• Political ideologies

How does sociology view the influence of social phenomena?

• As a major factor in shaping lives

• As only related to economic status

• As a minor influence

• As irrelevant to individual lives

What is the main concern of archeology?

• Study of living cultures

• Study of social interactions

• Study of dead cultures

• Study of political systems

Which of the following is a question that anthropology seeks to answer?

• What is the nature of political power?

• What does it mean to be human?

• How do social classes affect behavior?

• What are the effects of globalization?