Quiz 3
What is Fideism
way of knowing based on an act of faith
Dates for how old the earth is are actually ______________.
Estimates
The Bible provides the total picture of history from creation to ______________
Judgement
How long does the earth rotation on its axis take?
24 hrs
What is a stereotype?
A form of prejudice that keeps us from seeing people as individuals who are valuable in God's eyes
What is rational knowledge
way of knowing based on logical thinking
At least a year
How are complex societies different from simple ones?
Farming v. relying on others for needs.
What is a Pastoralist?
Herding of animals - depends on environment
A political party is a....
group of voters who share a similar viewpoint
How do most people in underdeveloped countries support themselves?
Farming
Interrupted area
Mercator
Polar are types of what
Map projections
What is bicameral?
two house legislature
BONUS - Most state legislatures are ________ (unicameral or bicameral?)
What are some examples of freedoms people came to America seeking?
economic freedom
political freedom
religious freedom
a common_____ is the most important component of a culture
language
Consumers in an economy benefit when prices are ___________, this is known as a consumers market
lower
Why is language the most important part of culture?
...
What branch of government does a lobbyist work with?
legislative
Empiricism is knowing based on what?
Senses
Societies in which people depend on other people to supply their needs are _____
a. complex
b. simple
complex
The _____________economic system encourages private investment, competition, and profit.
a. communist
b. free market
_______ was the Greek philosopher that divided governments into those ruled by one, few, and many
Montesquieu
Aristotle
Aristotle
What happens to price when supply is greater than demand?
lower price
Greek philosopher that divided governments into those ruled by one, few, and many
Aristotle
The science of sociology is primarily concerned with
studying groups and culture