Sociology: Ch. 13 (Religion and Society)
According to Max Weber, capitalism developed in the United States and Europe first because they did not have religious values.
FALSE
As scientists, sociologists' main research objective is to disprove or provide empirical evidence for certain religious beliefs.
FALSE
The terms Muslim and Islam can be used interchangeably.
FALSE
According to Émile Durkheim, sacred rituals strengthen solidarity and social bonds as people lose their sense of individuality and merge with the larger group.
TRUE
An example of a religious totem would be the wafer and wine used in Catholic Mass.
TRUE
Religion can have both a stabilizing and a destabilizing effect in any given society.
TRUE
The establishment clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is commonly understood as that which gives us separation of church and state.
TRUE
Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a religious group's effort to gain more followers? a. an individual inviting a fellow Christian to attend mass at her or his church b. door-to-door outreach and distributing flyers c. free tours of the Scientology headquarters in Washington, DC d. the broadcasting of evangelical Christian church services
a
A belief in one or more supernatural deities is known as ______. a. polytheism b. theism c. monotheism d. theology
b
Which of the following is NOT an example of a totem? a. animal figures carved into a temple b. the wafer and wine used in a Catholic Mass c. objects regarded as ordinary parts of routine, everyday life d. the sacred status of bison in some Native American religions
c
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of religion? a. includes the ritualization and routinization of beliefs b. is a form of culture c. can only occur in formal organizations d. provides answers to questions about life, death, and fate
c
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the way sociologists study religion? a. ask questions about its role and function in society b. look at the ways religions create and reinforce social cohesion c. study whether religious beliefs are true or false d. study what forces affect people's commitment to religion
c
A system of common beliefs and rituals centered on "sacred things" that unites believers and provides a sense of meaning and purpose is referred to as ______. a. culture b. society c. education d. religion
d
