Sociology Lesson 7: Societal Development

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What is a characteristic of horticultural societies in terms of their movement patterns?

They are migratory and move seasonally.

They are fully nomadic and constantly move.

They are fully sedentary and never move.

They are semisedentary and do not frequently move. (correct)

What is the primary purpose of burning trees and plants in horticultural societies?

To raise crops for two to three years.

To clear the area for settlements.

To create a surplus of food.

To prepare the land for slash and burn technology. (correct)

What was a significant consequence of the Neolithic revolution on societies?

A decrease in population growth.

The transformation of societies into agricultural societies. (correct)

A shift towards nomadic lifestyles.

The development of industrialization.

What is a characteristic of industrial societies in terms of their economic systems?

Money became a form of exchange replacing the barter system. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the increased social inequity in agricultural societies?

A widening gap between the rich and the poor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of hunting and gathering societies in terms of settlement?

They are nomadic and do not have permanent settlements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between hunting and gathering societies and pastoral societies?

One is based on animal domestication and the other is not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the societal characteristic where labor is divided based on sex?

Hunting and gathering societies Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period associated with pastoral societies?

85006500 BC Signup and view all the answers

What is the social relation characteristic of pastoral societies?

Unequal, with ruling elite Signup and view all the answers

Sociology Lesson 7: Societal Development

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What is a characteristic of horticultural societies in terms of their movement patterns?

What is the primary purpose of burning trees and plants in horticultural societies?

What was a significant consequence of the Neolithic revolution on societies?

What is a characteristic of industrial societies in terms of their economic systems?

What is a consequence of the increased social inequity in agricultural societies?

What is the primary characteristic of hunting and gathering societies in terms of settlement?

What is the main difference between hunting and gathering societies and pastoral societies?

What is the societal characteristic where labor is divided based on sex?

What is the time period associated with pastoral societies?

What is the social relation characteristic of pastoral societies?

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