18 Questions
What is the primary goal of the Functionalist perspective?
Maintain social order and harmony
Which type of social solidarity is characterized by social cohesion based on similar values and beliefs?
Mechanical Solidarity
According to Edward Burnett Tylor's evolutionist perspective, what belief system eventually led to the monotheistic concept of religion?
Polytheism
Which school of thought studied human behavior from a sociological framework focusing on societal solidarity and the social impact of rites?
French Sociology School
What does the Conflict Perspective focus on?
Negative, conflicted nature of society
In which society does Organic Solidarity occur?
Complex societies with diverse beliefs
What is the term for unintentional and not obvious functions of social structures according to Tylor's evolutionary perspective?
Latent Functions
Which intellectual perspective considered the belief in spiritual beings as a foundational stage in the evolution of religion?
Evolutionist Intellectual perspective
What is the primary method of human communication?
Language
What does anthropology study in relation to humanity?
Ancestors through time and space
What is the term for a significant disruption in government leadership or policies?
Political change
What does the term 'Unity in diversity' refer to?
An abstract concept of unity among diverse groups
What is the definition of society?
A group living together as a community with a common purpose
Which field of study observes commonalities among people such as tradition and language?
Anthropology
What is the essence of anthropology according to the text?
Discovering what makes people different from each other
What do cultural values represent according to the text?
Principles and values passed on generation after generation by ancestors
What does politics deal with according to the text?
Governmental policy intervention and guidance
In which field is Franz Boas considered the father of modern studies?
Anthropology
Test your knowledge on culture, society, and politics with this quiz covering topics such as way of life, religion, language, and values. Explore the principles and values passed on through generations.
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