15 Questions
What is the term used to describe the estrangement of a person from the rest of humanity?
Alienation
In which type of society did farming become a way of living among most of the members?
Agricultural society
What do you call a system where individuals exchange their goods and services without the use of money?
Bartering
Which term refers to tracing one’s ancestry through both paternal and maternal ancestors?
Bilateral descent
What type of political system allows limited people’s participation in the political process?
Authoritarianism
In which type of economic system are the means of production privately owned?
Capitalism
Which theory sees society as a result of the continuing competition of people over limited resources?
Conflict theory
What type of economic system is characterized by the rule of the people?
Democratic socialism
What does charismatic authority rely on?
Leader's 'charisma' and personality
What type of social control requires the violator to pay and compensate for their offense?
Compensatory social control
What is the act of imposing one’s values on another culture called?
Cultural imperialism
What do conventional crowds come together for?
Scheduled event
What does cultural relativism refer to?
Looking at other cultures in their contexts
'Class consciousness' is the act of whose realization?
'Exploitation realization of proletariat
'Cult' refers to a religious movement that does what?
Rejects accepted norms and values of larger society
Refresh your memory on basic sociological concepts with this rundown of essential terms. From acting crowds to agricultural society and alienation, this quiz will help you solidify your understanding of key sociological ideas.
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