Social Organisms and Interacting Populations
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?

  • Greek word socius
  • Italian word socii
  • Latin word socii (correct)
  • French word sociable
  • According to Karl Marx, how are human beings defined?

  • Occasionally social and mostly self-reliant beings
  • Individualistic and independent beings
  • Largely isolated and self-sufficient beings
  • Intrinsically and necessarily social beings (correct)
  • How does Max Weber define 'social' human action?

  • Action oriented in its course by behavior of others (correct)
  • Action devoid of subjective meanings
  • Action influenced by external factors
  • Action driven by individualistic goals
  • When was the term 'socialism' first used?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the historical significance of the Italian Socii states?

    <p>Allies of the Roman Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Karl Marx, why are human beings considered to be social beings?

    <p>Because they cannot survive and meet their needs without social cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?

    <p>Derived from the Italian word socii ('allies')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Max Weber define 'social' human action?

    <p>As actions that take account of the behavior of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the historical significance of the Italian Socii states?

    <p>They led a rebellion against the Roman Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way was the term 'socialism' directly related to the 'social question'?

    <p>It emerged as a response to addressing social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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