About this Study Set
This study set covers Sociology through
18 practice questions.
An introduction to how people live, interact, and organize themselves in society. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Sociology for Young Minds study set below.
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1
What is the term for a group of people living together in an organized way with shared laws and traditions?
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A
A city
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B
A society
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C
A family
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D
A classroom
2
Which of these is considered a primary social group where people first learn how to interact with others?
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A
The family
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B
A sports team
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C
A workspace
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D
A shopping mall
3
What do we call the shared beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life of a specific group of people?
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A
Politics
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B
Economy
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C
Culture
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D
Biology
4
Which of these is a formal rule established by a government that members of a society must follow?
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A
A habit
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B
A tradition
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C
A law
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D
A hobby
5
What is the name for the position or rank a person holds within a social group?
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A
Status
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B
Salary
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C
Heritage
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D
Interest
6
Which term describes the way people behave according to what their society considers normal or expected?
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A
Diversity
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B
Social norms
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C
Individuality
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D
Isolation
7
What is a large group of people who share a common territory, government, and cultural identity?
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A
A nation
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B
A neighborhood
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C
A club
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D
A family
8
What is the process of learning the values and behaviors of the society into which you are born?
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A
Education
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B
Socialization
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C
Graduation
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D
Employment
9
Which of these is an example of a social institution that provides education to the public?
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A
A bank
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B
A school
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C
A factory
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D
A park
10
What do we call the variety of different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds within a population?
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A
Uniformity
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B
Diversity
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C
Commonality
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D
Agreement
11
Which of these is an example of a non-material part of a culture?
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A
A building
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B
A language
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C
A tool
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D
A vehicle
12
What is a specific behavior that is expected of someone holding a certain status?
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A
A role
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B
A talent
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C
A chore
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D
A reward
13
Which term refers to the movement of people from one social level to another within a society?
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A
Migration
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B
Social mobility
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C
Transportation
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D
Communication
14
What is the primary purpose of a community center in a society?
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A
To sell luxury goods
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B
To provide a space for social gatherings
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C
To manufacture clothes
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D
To store government records
15
What is a smaller group of people who have a distinct identity within a larger culture called?
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A
A subculture
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B
A majority
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C
A population
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D
A species
16
Which of these is an example of a formal social organization?
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A
A group of friends
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B
A government agency
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C
A family dinner
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D
A playground game
17
What refers to the unequal distribution of resources or opportunities among members of a society?
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A
Social equality
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B
Social inequality
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C
Social unity
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D
Social freedom
18
What is the study of human societies and how they develop and function called?
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A
Sociology
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B
Biology
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C
Geology
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D
Chemistry
