SOCY-1003 Chapter 15

How many pillars are essential to the Islamic faith? a) 5 b) 4 c) 6 d) 3

a) 5

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is: a) A conflict theorist b) A feminist c) A symbolic interactionist d) A structural functionalist

a) A conflict theorist

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules? a) Noble Truths b) Pathways to Meditation c) Communion d) Commandments

a) Noble Truths

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects? a) Secular; religious b) Unclean; holy c) Sacred; profane d) Ordinary; sanctified

c) Sacred; profane

C

10. The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is: a. the number of followers or believers is much larger for denominations b. the geographical location varies for ecclesia versus denominations c. ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion d. there are no important differences; the terms are interchangeable

A

11. Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include: a. Scientology and the Hare Krishna b. the Peoples Temple and Heaven's Gate c. the Branch Davidians and the Manson Family d. Quakers and Pentecostals

C

13. Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are: a. referred to as the Apocrypha b. oral traditions only because Judaism has no sacred text c. shared by Christianity and Islam d. no longer part of the Torah

C

15. Social scientists refer to the use of a church to combat social injustice in the political realm as: a. the protestant work ethic b. conflict management c. liberation theology d. justice work

B

2. A cultural universal is something that: a. addresses all aspects of a group's behavior b. is found in all cultures c. is based on social norms d. may or may not be of value in meeting social needs

B

9. A sect: a. has generally grown so large that it needs new buildings and multiple leaders b. often believes it must split from the larger group to return to important fundamentals c. is another term for a cult d. All of the above

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between: a) Church and State b) Different religions c) Social classes d) State law and Federal law

a) Church and State

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect? a) Symbolic interactionism b) Feminism c) Conflict theory d) Structural functionalism

a) Symbolic interactionism

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects? a) The Bible b) The Hymnal c) The Book of Mormon d) The Apocrypha

a) The Bible

When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors. This is an example of: a) Social Theology b) Liberation Theology c) Protest Theology d) Zero-Tolerance Theology

b) Liberation Theology

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States. Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular? a) Mongolia b) South Korea c) the United Kingdom d) Samoa

b) South Korea

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement? a) A symbolic interactionist b) A conflict theorist c) A feminist d) A structural functionalist

d) A structural functionalist

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to: a) A mystical type of meditation. b) Their sacred texts. c) The argument over whether Confucianism is a religion or a social system. d) A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.

d) A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion falls into which category? a) Monotheism b) Totemism c) Atheism d) Polytheism

d) Polytheism

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study? a) Religion was just a way for governments to justify and control their people. b) Religion was pushed out of society as countries began to industrialize. c) Religion was important to lower class people, but not very important to those in higher classes. d) Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.

d) Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers.

D

1. In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution? a. Religions have a complex and integrated set of norms. b. Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values. c. Religions often meet several basic needs. d. All of the above

C

12. In what part of the world have Confucianism and Taoism been primarily practiced? a. India b. Europe c. China

D

14. What do Christianity and Islam have in common? a. Both believe in a single supreme God. b. Both share many of the same stories in their central religious texts. c. Both believe in an afterlife. d. All of the above

D

16. Megachurches tend to have: a. a variety of male and female clergy b. numerous buildings in which to meet c. high attendance for only a limited time d. large arenas where services are held

B

3. Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being? a. Functionalism b. Symbolic interactionism c. Conflict theory d. Feminism

A

4. Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to keep the social system running smoothly? a. Functional perspective b. Symbolic interactionist perspective c. Conflict perspective d. Feminist perspective

C

5. Which socialist perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society? a. Functional b. Symbolic interactionist c. Conflict theory d. Feminist perspective

A

6. Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share? a. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms b. Emphasis on religion as providing social support c. Belief that religion helps explain the mysteries of life d. None of the above

B

7. The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to: a. evolution and natural selection b. capitalism c. determinism d. prejudice and discrimination

D

8. What are some denominations of the Christian Protestant church? a. Catholic and Jewish b. Jehovah's Witnesses and Presbyterians c. Scientology and Hare Krishna d. Methodist and Seventh-day Adventist

Roberto has just moved to a new city. He does not know anyone but he wants to find a mosque where he can practice Islam. Which theory will Roberto use, either consciously or subconsciously, to make a decision? a) Enlightenment Theory b) Rational Choice Theory c) Logical Approach to Decision-making Theory d) Pro vs. Con list

b) Rational Choice Theory

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text. a) Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim b) Talmud; Torah c) Tanakh; Tawrat d) Torah; Talmud

b) Talmud; Torah

Many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol. From which religion does this come? a) Baha'i b) Taoism c) Jainism d) Confucianism

b) Taoism

What did Marx and Freud see as the downfall of religion that would lead to the secularization of society? a) Apathy of society b) Social strains of society c) Modernization of society d) Class stratification of society

c) Modernization of society

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion? a) Religion is a system of beliefs. b) Religion is a cultural universal. c) Religion is a symbol of high culture. d) Religion is a social institution.

c) Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society? a) Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie. b) Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate. c) Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class. d) Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat.

c) Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.

When Hildegard visited a Church of Christ, she realized just how similar their practices and beliefs are to her regular denomination of choice, the Episcopalian Church. These similarities probably mean that the Church Christ is: a) A cult within the Christian faith. b) A faith that is not part of any larger category. c) An ecclesia within the Christian faith. d) A sect within the Christian faith.

d) A sect within the Christian faith.