Question 1

Weber argued that the development of industrial capitalism had its roots in a set of religious ideas linked to Calvinism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How does Durkheim's concept of anomie differ from (1) Marx's concept of alienation and (2) Weber's concept of alienation?

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Question 3

Compared to hunting and gathering societies, horticultural and pastoral societies have more productive specialization and greater social inequality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Marx called those who own and operate factories and other businesses in pursuit of profits:

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A)   proletarians.
B)   peasants.
C)   capitalists.
D)   burghers.

Question 5

Industrialization changes societies in many ways. All of the following except for one are changes brought on by industrialization. Which is NOT such a change?

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A)   A larger share of a society's people live in cities.
B)   There are fewer types of jobs and fewer people now work for income.
C)   The rate of social change increases.
D)   Advances in communication and transportation make society seem smaller.

Question 6

The birth of the discipline of sociology took place during the development of which type of society?

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A)   pastoral
B)   horticultural
C)   industrial
D)   agrarian

Question 7

Marx argued that industrial-capitalist societies had two main social classes: capitalists and proletarians.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following factors would Lenski's approach highlight as bringing about change in society?

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A)   the telephone
B)   conflict between workers and factory owners
C)   new religious movements
D)   the extent to which people share moral values

Question 9

Hunting and gathering societies are nomadic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The driving force of social change, according to Marx, is:

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A)   advancing technology.
B)   social conflict between classes.
C)   dominant ideas.
D)   the way in which society is held together.

Question 11

For Max Weber, an "ideal type" meant something that is the very best of its kind.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hunting and gathering societies generate a productive surplus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the seven traits that define rational social organization, according to Max Weber.

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Question 14

Weber could see the advantages of industrial capitalism,

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A)   and he was optimistic about the future.
B)   but he thought it would never actually develop.
C)   but he thought workers would soon overthrow the system.
D)   but he was pessimistic about the future.

Question 15

Industrial societies use powerful sources of energy to drive large machinery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The subordination of women by men is clearly evident in hunting and gathering societies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Durkheim claimed that, in modern societies such as the United States, people with the strongest social bonds had the highest rates of suicide.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Weber traced the origins of the capitalist economy in Europe to:

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A)   colonialism.
B)   feudal monarchy.
C)   the Protestant Reformation.
D)   technological innovation.

Question 19

Many pastoral societies are nomadic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As societies generate a greater productive surplus, their people generally:

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A)   become more socially equal.
B)   gain more productive specialization.
C)   become less warlike.
D)   All of the above are correct.

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Marx argued that industrial-capitalist societies had two main social classes: capitalists and proletarians.

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Many pastoral societies are nomadic.

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Hunting and gathering societies generate a productive surplus.

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Hunting and gathering societies are nomadic.

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Compared to hunting and gathering societies, horticultural and pastoral societies have more productive specialization and greater social inequality.

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Industrial societies use powerful sources of energy to drive large machinery.

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The subordination of women by men is clearly evident in hunting and gathering societies.

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The driving force of social change, according to Marx, is:

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Industrialization changes societies in many ways. All of the following except for one are changes brought on by industrialization. Which is NOT such a change?

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How does Durkheim's concept of anomie differ from (1) Marx's concept of alienation and (2) Weber's concept of alienation?

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As societies generate a greater productive surplus, their people generally:

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Weber could see the advantages of industrial capitalism,

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Identify the seven traits that define rational social organization, according to Max Weber.

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For Max Weber, an "ideal type" meant something that is the very best of its kind.

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Weber argued that the development of industrial capitalism had its roots in a set of religious ideas linked to Calvinism.

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Marx called those who own and operate factories and other businesses in pursuit of profits:

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Durkheim claimed that, in modern societies such as the United States, people with the strongest social bonds had the highest rates of suicide.

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Weber traced the origins of the capitalist economy in Europe to:

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The birth of the discipline of sociology took place during the development of which type of society?

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