Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Quiz
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Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Quiz

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What is the academic study of government and the state referred to as?

  • Philosophy
  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Politics (correct)

    • What does the word 'Polis' from Greek and 'Scire' from Latin mean when combined in Political Science?

  • 'City State' (correct)
  • 'Man Study'
  • 'Social Interaction'
  • 'Culture Development'

    • What is the study of human societies, culture, and their development known as?

  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology (correct)

    • Which word comes from Latin 'Socius' meaning 'Companion' and Greek 'Logos' meaning 'Study'?

    <p>Sociology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture of everyday life called?

    <p>Sociology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Science' derive from?

    <p>Scientia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field involves the study of human speech, including the units, nature, structure, and modification of language?

    <p>Linguistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, what is the best political community made up of?

    <p>Citizens of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato in 'The Republic,' what penalty does he suggest for those who refuse to participate in politics?

    <p>Being governed by inferiors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walter Lippmann suggest is required to understand wisdom?

    <p>Wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field involves the scientific study of human societies and social relationships?

    <p>Political Science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Aristotle describe human beings?

    <p>As social animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of education according to Aristotle?

    <p>An ornament in prosperity and a refuge in diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of past events known as?

    <p>History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Walter Lippmann view politicians' leisure time?

    <p>Politicians have no leisure as they are always aiming at power and glory beyond political life itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Pure Science' is best described as:

    <p>Building and organizing knowledge at testable explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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