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Foundations of Advanced Sociology

Sociology

An introductory assessment of core sociological concepts and historical figures.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 15+ Oct 19, 2026

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1 Which sociologist is credited with coining the term 'sociology'?

A Karl Marx
B Auguste Comte
C Max Weber
D Émile Durkheim

2 What is the term for a set of beliefs and practices shared by a group of people?

A Culture
B Economy
C Geography
D Biology

3 Which social institution is primarily responsible for the primary socialization of children?

A Government
B Media
C Family
D Religion

4 Who is known for the concept of the 'sociological imagination'?

A C. Wright Mills
B Herbert Spencer
C Talcott Parsons
D George Herbert Mead

5 Which term describes the movement of individuals between different social strata?

A Social stratification
B Social mobility
C Socialization
D Social interaction

6 What does the term 'social norms' refer to?

A Laws created by the government
B Biological survival instincts
C Expected patterns of behavior in society
D Personal opinions on politics

7 Which research method involves researchers observing people in their natural environment?

A Ethnography
B Experimentation
C Statistical survey
D Secondary analysis

8 What is the sociological term for the division of society into layers based on wealth, power, and prestige?

A Urbanization
B Globalization
C Social stratification
D Industrialization

9 According to Émile Durkheim, what is the term for the state of normlessness in society?

A Anomie
B Alienation
C Bureaucracy
D Charisma

10 Which type of organization is characterized by a hierarchy of authority and written rules?

A Bureaucracy
B Commune
C Peer group
D Charity

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