Question 1

Animism refers to the belief that God is an active force in the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the functions of religion for society is to operate as a system of social control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Following Emile Durkheim,we would define as profane things we understand

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A)  in terms of the past.
B)  as set apart as "forbidden."
C)  in terms of ultimate meanings.
D)  in terms of their everyday usefulness.

Question 4

A religious organization that is well integrated into the larger society is called a

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A)  church.
B)  sect.
C)  cult.
D)  denomination.

Question 5

Read the four statements below.Which of the four is NOT a trait of religious fundamentalism?

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A)  endorsing conservative political goals
B)  seeking the personal experience of God's presence
C)  interpreting religious texts literally
D)  accepting religious pluralism

Question 6

Supporters of liberation theology hope that this social movement will achieve which of the following goals?

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A)  keeping politics out of the church
B)  helping people endure their suffering
C)  encouraging personal growth
D)  reducing social inequality and,especially,poverty

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct example of civil religion?

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A)  singing patriotic song on the Fourth of July
B)  tax exemptions for churches
C)  the sex scandal in the Catholic church
D)  high religiosity among members of sects

Question 8

Religion is a social institution that is best defined as involving

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A)  beliefs and practices concerning what is sacred.
B)  ideas about good and evil.
C)  a series of beliefs about creation.
D)  norms about how to live.

Question 9

In his analysis of Protestantism and the rise of capitalism,Max Weber stated that Protestantism

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A)  held back the development of capitalism.
B)  supported the status quo.
C)  encouraged greater gender equality.
D)  stressed duty and hard work,boosting economic production and fostering the rise of capitalism.

Question 10

Ritual is a matter of

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A)  formal,ceremonial behavior.
B)  who people socialize with.
C)  beliefs about truth.
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 11

Emile Durkheim claimed that,in religious life,people celebrate the awesome power of their society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Guided by the symbolic-interaction approach,sociologists examine

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A)  how daily rituals sharpen the boundary between the sacred and profane.
B)  how religion gives our existence a measure of security and meaning.
C)  the use of ritual and religious meaning to strengthen social ties such as marriage.
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 13

In the United States,_____ are more religious than _____.

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A)  older people; younger people
B)  women; men
C)  members of sects; members of churches
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 14

In global perspective,most Muslims are not Arabs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A majority of people in which global region are Muslims?

Accepted Answer

A)  North America
B)  South America
C)  the Middle East
D)  Asia

Question 16

In the United States,some religion denominations (such as Episcopalians) have higher average social standing than others (such as Baptists).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the United States,a slight majority of adults claim to be

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A)  Catholic.
B)  Jewish.
C)  Protestant.
D)  Muslim.

Question 18

Secularization refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the historical importance of religion in people's lives
B)  the historical increase in the importance of the sacred
C)  the historical decline in the importance of the sacred
D)  the historical concern of the church with social change

Question 19

Confucianism is closely linked to the culture of the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eastern religions may be correctly described as ethical codes of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Religion

In his analysis of Protestantism and the rise of capitalism,Max Weber stated that Protestantism

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Animism refers to the belief that God is an active force in the world.

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One of the functions of religion for society is to operate as a system of social control.

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Which of the following is a correct example of civil religion?

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Read the four statements below.Which of the four is NOT a trait of religious fundamentalism?

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A religious organization that is well integrated into the larger society is called a

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Guided by the symbolic-interaction approach,sociologists examine

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Religion is a social institution that is best defined as involving

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Confucianism is closely linked to the culture of the Middle East.

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In the United States,_____ are more religious than _____.

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Secularization refers to which of the following?

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A majority of people in which global region are Muslims?

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Supporters of liberation theology hope that this social movement will achieve which of the following goals?

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In the United States,some religion denominations (such as Episcopalians) have higher average social standing than others (such as Baptists).

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In global perspective,most Muslims are not Arabs.

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Ritual is a matter of

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Following Emile Durkheim,we would define as profane things we understand

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Emile Durkheim claimed that,in religious life,people celebrate the awesome power of their society.

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Eastern religions may be correctly described as ethical codes of conduct.

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