17 Questions
What event in the 19th century contributed to the growth of social thinkers examining society?
Industrialization and capitalism
When did social science become an integral part of academe?
In the 20th century
What is the primary focus of the humanities?
To understand human reactions to events and the meanings humans impose on experiences
What is the primary goal of the natural sciences?
To predict and explain all natural phenomena
What is a characteristic of the social sciences in the 21st century?
A proliferation of new fields of study and the convergence of social science disciplines
What socioeconomic system replaced feudalism during the Industrial Age?
Capitalism
In the feudal system, who controlled the land that farmers worked on?
Landlords
During the Industrial Age, what was the shift from in terms of societal structure?
From agricultural to industrial societies
What social issue became more prevalent during the Industrial Age?
Alcoholism
When did the social sciences become an essential part of the academic world?
In the 20th century
What do the social sciences primarily focus on?
The affairs of people, both as individuals and as a society
During the COVID-19 pandemic, how did social classes affect people?
The pandemic affected people of different social classes differently
What was a key development in social science research during the 20th century?
The development of new research methods
Which discipline would study the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on social classes?
Social Sciences
What do the social sciences study, besides human behavior?
Societies and their structures
What is a characteristic of the social sciences' development?
It originated in Ancient Greece
What aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic is a natural scientific phenomenon?
How it spreads
Discover the significant milestones in the development of social sciences, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Learn how the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Industrialization, and Capitalism shaped the field. Test your knowledge of the key events and thinkers that contributed to the growth of social sciences.
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