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WorksheetsLesson 7: Society
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a society? Fill in the blank: A society is ___
An organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have common territory and culture.
A random collection of individuals with no shared interests.
A group of people living in isolation from each other.
A gathering of people for a single event.
Which of the following words are synonyms for society?
Alliance
Union
Community
All of the above
Humans influence society through their actions.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Society provides opportunities to further ______ in coming years.
growth
decline
conflict
stagnation
According to Thomas Hobbes, persons are governed by their desires and this often leads to _______.
conflict
harmony
prosperity
cooperation
According to John Locke, persons are more cooperative and reasonable, known as the '________ of the governed'.
consent
rule
power
will
Who proposed the concept of 'general will', where people organized society and established an authority to act on their behalf?
John Rawls
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Social Contract Theory: Who introduced the idea of 'a veil of ignorance' to seek a just and fair society?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Rawls
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
According to David Gauthier's Social Contract Theory, people's actions are based on their ________ in meeting their individual needs.
self-interest
altruism
empathy
cooperation
According to David Gauthier, is society compromised for the sake of others in Social Contract Theory?
True
False
According to the concept of Common Good, why do people unite and work together?
Because of the natural desire for goodness
To compete for personal wealth
To avoid responsibilities
To seek individual fame
Clean and safe public spaces are part of the Common Good.
True
False
Which of the following is the earliest and simplest form of society where nomadic members are treated equally?
Pastoral Society
Hunting and Gathering
Industrial Society
Agricultural Society
Which society is characterized by the domestication of animals for more stable food and supply, and trades with other societies?
Hunting and Gathering
Pastoral Society
Industrial Society
Feudal Society
What is the main characteristic of a Feudal Society?
Ownership of the land, vassal (loyal to his lord) served by peasants (worker), 'higher classes' treated with respects.
Democratic elections and equal rights for all citizens.
Industrialization and urbanization.
Centralized government with absolute monarchy.
