Chapter 13 Practice Questions OER WORKBOOK

Question 1

A small religious group that has broken away from another religion, such a the Shakers, are

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a sect.

Question 2

According to Durkheim, something that is considered to be profane is something that is

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practical and secular.

Question 3

School segregation during the Jim Crow era of racial caste was de facto.

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False

Question 4

Formal education in the U.S. took off in earnest in the 1800's.

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True

Question 5

Trends in religion in the U.S. include

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all of the above.

Question 6

The U.S. is a credential society. This means that

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a degree is necessary to gain access to jobs that pay a livable wage.

Question 7

According to conflict theorists, the problem with tracking in schools is that

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all of the above.

Question 8

Unquestioned acceptance of religious myths about our origins which defy scientific logic is based in faith.

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True

Question 9

People who attend religious services and pray frequently are said to have a high level of

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religiosity.

Question 10

Globally, the religion that has the highest number of followers is

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Christianity.

Question 11

According to Durkheim, the main function of religion is to

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all of the above.

Question 12

People and societies that are lower income tend to be more religious.

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True

Question 13

Conflict theorists believe that students are taught a hidden curriculum in school. The hidden curriculum

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is a set of values and beliefs that support the status quo and inequality.

Question 14

In ancient Greece, people believe in many gods, including Zeus, Hera, Ares and Nike, making ancient Greek religion

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polytheistic.

Question 15

An state-based religion like Anglicans in England, where membership occurs at birth is

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an ecclesia.

Question 16

The religion that is predominantly practiced in India and Pakistan, which includes the belief reincarnation is

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Hinduism.

Question 17

New religious groups that are countercultural and often led by a charistmatic authority are

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cults.

Question 18

The main purpose of education according to functionalists is for schools to promote

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all of the above.

Question 19

Buddhist flags represent beliefs and values associated with the Buddhist faith. These flags are

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sacred.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a religious ritual?

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All of the above.

Question 21

Conflict theorist Karl Marx believed that religion

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prevents people from seeing & rebelling against inequality.

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