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100

A norm that is formally defined and enforced by officials

law

100

In the United States, most people believe that every child is entitled to an educated. Which of the following is this belief an example of? 

  • Subculture    
  • Instinct 
  • Value  
  • Taboo  
  • Value  
100

Which of the following describes the hypothesis of linguistic relativity? 

  • Language has no bearing on how we perceive the world 
  • Perception of reality remains the same despite language  
  • Our perception of reality depends largely on language  
  • All language derives from our perception of reality 
  • Our perception of reality depends largely on language  
100

Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1997 after becoming one of the highest-grossing films ever?
A. Titanic
B. The Lion King
C. Forrest Gump
D. Jurassic Park

A. Titanic

100

At which Olympics did the torch relay first appear?
A. 1896 Athens
B. 1928 Amsterdam
C. 1936 Berlin
D. 1948 London

C. 1936 Berlin

200

Actual behavior patterns of members of a group

real culture 

200

Which of the following is an element of culture? 

  • Instincts    
  • Values  
  • Reflexes  
  • Genetics 
  • Values  
200

What is one way that language relates to culture? 

  • Language hinders people from understanding their culture 
  • Language separates the culture of humans from that of animals  
  • Language enables culture to be transmitted from one generation to the next
  • Language keeps each culture separate from all other cultures Language keeps each culture separate from all other cultures 
  • Language enables culture to be transmitted from one generation to the next
200

Which animated film won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002?
A. Shrek
B. Toy Story
C. Finding Nemo
D. Monsters, Inc.

A. Shrek

200

In what year did the first modern Olympics take place?
A. 1888
B. 1896
C. 1904
D. 1912

B. 1896

300

A rule of behavior, the violation of which calls for strong punishment

taboo

300

Broad idea about what is good or desirable shared by people in a society

values 

300

How do sociobiologists view human behavior?

  • They differentiate human behavior from the behavior of animals
  • They assume that behavior is biologically based and transmitted genetically
  • They claim that human behavior is mostly shaped by environmental factors 
  • They argue that human behavior is based on observations of animal behavior  

 

  • They assume that behavior is biologically based and transmitted genetically
300

Which singer is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
A. Beyoncé
B. Taylor Swift
C. Madonna
D. Lady Gaga

C. Madonna

300

How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

B. Five

400

Innate or unlearned patterns of behavior

instincts 

400

Cultural guidelines that group members claim to accept

ideal culture 

400

How do sociologists view the role of culture in human behavior? 

  • Culture guides the process of evolution
  • Culture helps modify human instincts
  • Culture helps direct the process of heredity   
  • Culture channels the expression of biological characteristics  
  • Culture channels the expression of biological characteristics  
400

Which movie features the quote, “Why so serious?”
A. Joker
B. The Dark Knight
C. Batman Begins
D. Suicide Squad

B. The Dark Knight

400

What does the Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” mean?
A. Faster, Higher, Stronger
B. Win with Honor
C. Unity and Peace
D. Strive for Gold

A. Faster, Higher, Stronger

500

A sanction imposed by persons given special authority

formal sanction


500

Which of the following is a symbol? 

  • School mascot
  • Drinking when thirsty   
  • Voting in a school election 
  • Being punished for skipping school 
  • School mascot
500

How do sociologists define society?

  • People that share the same language 
  • The combined genetic characteristics of a group of people  
  • A territory inhabited by people with a common culture  
  • The basis for human and nonhuman groups 
  • A territory inhabited by people with a common culture  
500

 Which social media platform was originally limited to 140 characters per post?
A. Instagram
B. Twitter (X)
C. Snapchat
D. Tumblr

B. Twitter (X)

500

Which country boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow?
A. China
B. United Kingdom
C. United States
D. Australia

C. United States