AnswersSHS Sociology - 2021The Sociology of Religion

The Sociology of Religion — Cumulative exam Answers

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Conflict sociologists seek to explain educational achievement by looking at the interaction that takes place among students and teachers.

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An example of a religious ritual is

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baptism.
B
wedding.
C
funeral.
D
all of the above
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The “opium of the people” idea refers to the theory that religion encourages people to accept their social conditions because rewards await them in the afterlife.

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Functional sociologists believe that the most important function of education includes

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teaching of knowledge and skills.
B
the transmissions of culture.
C
social integration and occupational placement.
D
all of the above
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The educational issues facing the United States in the early 2000s include

A
educational reform.
B
political disagreement.
C
free trade.
D
all of the above
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Some parents choose to home school because they

A
are dissatisfied with the quality of education offered by the public schools.
B
have certain ideological or religious reasons.
C
feel that public-school education does not meet the needs or interests of their children.
D
all of the above
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Belief systems can be organized into three basic types

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animism, polytheism, totemism.
B
shamanism, polytheism, monotheism.
C
animism, theism, ethicalism.
D
monotheism, polytheism, ethicalism.
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Parents may receive a voucher equal to the amount their state spends on education for their child under the concept of

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homeschooling.
B
school choice.
C
schooling.
D
bilingual education.
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The most important functions of religion include

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social cohesion.
B
social control.
C
emotional support.
D
all of the above
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After families, schools are perhaps the most important and obvious means through which children learn social norms, values, and beliefs.

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T
B
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Formal education that involves instruction by specially trained teachers who follow officially recognized policies is called

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schooling.
B
school choice.
C
home schooling.
D
tracking.
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Congress passed Goals 2000: Educate America Act to improve the quality of education in the United States.

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T
B
F
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Religion serves as a powerful agent of social control, encouraging conformity to the norms of society.

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T
B
F
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The best-known polytheistic religion is

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Judaism.
B
Christianity.
C
Hinduism.
D
Catholicism.
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The distinction between the sacred and profane is at the heart of all religions.

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T
B
F
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are examples of

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monotheistic religion.
B
polytheistic religion.
C
ethical religion.
D
all of the above
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Anything that is considered to be part of the supernatural world that inspires awe, respect, and reverence is

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profane.
B
sacred.
C
ritualistic.
D
denomination.
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According to conflict sociologists, social control and tracking help maintain inequality in education.

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T
B
F

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