10 Questions
What is the belief that physical objects are sacred and inhabited by spirits?
Animism
Which type of mobility happens within a person’s adult life?
Intragenerational
What does historical materialism propose as the bases of reality?
Economic factors
What is the focus of meritocracy?
Talents, skills, ability
Which form of marriage involves two people coming from different groups?
Exogamy
Which type of authority emphasizes the maintenance of a political constitution through the leader’s personality?
Charismatic Authority
What is the focus of credentialism?
Study of education
What does agnosticism refer to?
Gray line between belief and nonbelief
What does socialism propose in terms of resource and means of production?
Controlled and owned by the state
What is intragenerational mobility?
Change of position within a person’s adult life
Test your knowledge of sociological theories and concepts with this quiz on historical materialism, charismatic authority, traditional authority, bureaucratic automation, and social class. See how well you understand the economic factors as the basis of reality, the maintenance of political constitutions by a leader's personality, the role of constant reference in political systems, the influence of written rules on actions, and the dynamics of social class.
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