10 Questions
What is the etymological origin of the word 'social'?
Latin word socii ('allies')
According to Karl Marx, how are human beings defined?
Intrinsically social beings
What was the term 'socialism' directly related to in the 1830s?
The social question
How does Max Weber define human action as 'social'?
If it takes account of the behavior of others
What is the significance of the Social War of 91–87 BC in the etymology of 'social'?
Rebellion of the Italian Socii states against Rome
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
Early medieval England
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
What language branch does English account for at least 70% of total speakers?
Germanic
Test your knowledge of social organisms and their interactions with this quiz. Explore the etymology of the term "social" and its historical significance.
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