What is the primary critique of structural functionalism?

It overlooks inequality and conflict

Cyriacus of Ancona is known for what?

Being the first real tourist interested in history

Environmental injustice occurs when:

Marginalized communities bear tourism's negative effects

Material culture refers to:

Tangible objects and technology

Symbolic interactionism focuses on:

Meaning created through interaction

What role does the media play in shaping the 'tourist gaze'?

It creates expectations for tourist experiences

What is a major concern in the post-modern tourism era?

Over tourism and environmental impact

Commodification of culture often leads to:

Loss of identity and authenticity

Why was the Renaissance important in the evolution of tourism?

Travel for education and rediscovery of classical heritage

An example of dysfunction in tourism would be:

Overcrowding from poor planning

What role did religion play in ancient travel?

It became a motive for pilgrimages

What can symbolic interactionism empower?

Low-resource areas through emotional meaning

What triggered the start of mass tourism in the modern era?

Paid vacations and aviation improvements

. What is a critique of feminism in tourism often raised by opponents?

It overlooks male participation

Informal social norms with minor sanctions

Tourism as performance involves which sociological idea?

Role-playing by tourists and locals

What technological innovation contributed most to travel during the Ancient Times?

The wheel and domesticated animals

Postcolonial tourism critique argues:

Tourists consume local culture as exotic objects

What conflict appeared in Arugam Bay after the tsunami?

Locals were excluded from redevelopment plans

What defines intersectionality?

Overlapping systems of oppression

What is an example of cultural lag?

Slow adoption of sustainable practices

What best defines the Post-modern era of tourism?

Immersive, ethical, and sustainable experiences

Dependency theory in tourism shows:

Economic reliance on global north

Language is essential to culture because:

It carries cultural meaning and enables participation

In this theory, society consists of:

Interrelated parts working together

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1
What is the primary critique of structural functionalism?
It promotes globalization
It ignores cultural heritage
It overlooks inequality and conflict
It supports radical change
2
Which innovation allowed longer-distance travel in ancient times?
Stone wheels
Compass navigation
Jet engines
Domestication of animals
3
An example of scarcity in tourism:
Open borders
Discounted food
Lack of clean water for locals
Many museums
4
The tourist gaze is shaped by:
Cameras
Random interest
Predefined expectations
Cultural neutrality
5
Cyriacus of Ancona is known for what?
Creating maps
Inventing the train
Developing spa tourism
Being the first real tourist interested in history
6
Environmental injustice occurs when:
Waste is recycled
Locals get free water
Resources are shared
Marginalized communities bear tourism's negative effects
7
Material culture refers to:
Tangible objects and technology
Language traditions
Non-verbal signals
Values and ethics
8
Sex refers to:
Gender roles
Biological differences
Social pressure
Tourist categories
9
Who is known as the father of tourism?
Cyriacus of Ancona
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Thomas Cook
10
Symbolic interactionism focuses on:
Meaning created through interaction
Large institutions
Economic systems
Conflict over land
11
What role does the media play in shaping the 'tourist gaze'?
It creates expectations for tourist experiences
It reduces stereotypes
It informs local residents
It prevents interaction
12
What is a major concern in the post-modern tourism era?
Over tourism and environmental impact
Rise of domestic tourists
Fewer airports
More tour guides
13
Commodification of culture often leads to:
Economic equality
Religious revival
Cultural preservation
Loss of identity and authenticity
14
What drives human behavior in conflict theory?
Consensus
Emotion
Rational self-interest
Myth
15
Why was the Renaissance important in the evolution of tourism?
Closure of trade routes
Birth of the internet
Decline in cultural tourism
Travel for education and rediscovery of classical heritage
16
One critique of conflict theory is:
It overemphasizes cooperation
It is too optimistic
It misses peaceful aspects
It ignores inequality
17
An example of dysfunction in tourism would be:
Hotel discounts
No tourists
Perfect service
Overcrowding from poor planning
18
In commodification theory:
Locals get business training
Culture is packaged for sale
Tourists support rituals
Traditions remain unchanged
19
What role did religion play in ancient travel?
It became a motive for pilgrimages
Travel was banned during religious festivals
People traveled to become priests
It discouraged all travel
20
Which theory suggests that tourism helps maintain societal stability through organized institutions?
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Postcolonial Theory
Structural Functionalism
21
Which of the following describes norms?
Random traditions
Ethnic clothing
Religious prayers
Shared rules of conduct
22
What can symbolic interactionism empower?
Corporations
Low-resource areas through emotional meaning
Border police
Expensive cities
23
The intended function of airports is:
Make souvenirs
Security
Facilitate travel
High prices
24
What was a key motivation for Grand Tour travelers?
Seeking food
Learning arts and sciences
Hiking
Escape war
25
What triggered the start of mass tourism in the modern era?
WWI
Paid vacations and aviation improvements
UNESCO listings
Internet
26
. What is a critique of feminism in tourism often raised by opponents?
It overlooks male participation
It addresses economic growth
It ignores class inequality
It exaggerates cultural roles
27
Which of these is non-material culture?
Language and values
Roads
Hotels
Bridges
28
What infrastructure contributed to safe travel in the Roman Empire?
Internet and trains
Bridges only
Developed roads and waterways
Google Maps
29
Folkways are:
Cultural taboos
Government rules
Informal social norms with minor sanctions
Severe laws
30
Tourism as performance involves which sociological idea?
Role-playing by tourists and locals
Religious expression
Conflict over land
Legal regulations
31
Language is not considered part of culture in tourism studies
True
False
32
Culture includes both material and non-material elements
False
True
33
What technological innovation contributed most to travel during the Ancient Times?
The wheel and domesticated animals
Airplanes
GPS systems
Compass
34
Conflict theory views tourism through power struggles and inequality.
True
False
35
Structural elements in tourism include:
Hotels and roads
Languages
Stories
Emotions
36
Postcolonial tourism critique argues:
Tourists consume local culture as exotic objects
Colonial ideas are erased
Locals control tourist flow
All culture is valued
37
What conflict appeared in Arugam Bay after the tsunami?
Local festivals stopped
Locals were excluded from redevelopment plans
Tourism increased fishing
Fishing unions formed
38
What does conflict theory emphasize?
Harmony
Resources and power struggles
Natural disasters
Friendship
39
What was a key outcome of the Renaissance for tourism?
Decline of education
Grand Tour for elites emerged
Ban on foreign languages
Closure of trade routes
40
What defines intersectionality?
Language and identity
Global tourism networks
Overlapping systems of oppression
Local traditions
41
Gender identity relates to:
Fashion taste
Assigned sex only
Internal sense of one's gender
Legal documents only
42
What is an example of cultural lag?
Slow adoption of sustainable practices
Flight delays
Same-day travel
Old temples
43
Functions in sociology refer to:
What something is used for
Rules of travel
Symbolic meanings
Decorations
44
What best defines the Post-modern era of tourism?
Only domestic tourism
Collapse of tourism infrastructure
Rise of Thomas Cook tours
Immersive, ethical, and sustainable experiences
45
Dependency theory in tourism shows:
Locals benefit most
Equal profits for all
Foreigners marry locals
Economic reliance on global north
46
Language is essential to culture because:
It allows tourism agencies to grow
It creates borders
It carries cultural meaning and enables participation
It entertains
47
Gender is:
Biologically fixed
Socially constructed roles
DNA-determined
Language specific
48
In this theory, society consists of:
Competing countries
Interrelated parts working together
Tour guides and visitors
Isolated groups
49
What invention revolutionized travel in the Mobility Era?
GPS
Spaceship
Electric scooter
Steamship
50
The Grand Tour was primarily a religious pilgrimage undertaken during medieval times.
True
False
51
What is a latent function of tourism?
Visa policy
Unintended cultural impacts
Cultural performance
Economic growth
52
A criticism of functionalism is:
Ignores tourism benefits
Fails to address inequality
Overvalues tourists
Too focused on technology
53
Structural functionalism compares society to:
A museum
A machine
A living organism
A jungle
54
The Olympic Games in 776 BC are an example of travel for what purpose?
Agriculture
Colonization
Festivals and sports
War
55
Which example fits the political economy of tourism?
Environmental awards
Self-funded villages
NGOs building hostels
Elite-led tourism planning that excludes locals
56
What was the Grand Tour primarily associated with?
Elite cultural education and status
Backpacking
War migration
Medical tourism
57
What maintains social order in functionalism?
Consensus on norms and values
Protests
Competition
Chaos
58
Front stage behavior is:
How people present themselves publicly
Illegal conduct
Unplanned behavior
Private and relaxed
59
Which country became popular in the Grand Tour for arts and sciences?
Turkey
Germany
Italy
Spain
60
Ecofeminism draws parallels between oppression of women and:
Technological progress
Exploitation of the environment
Tourist satisfaction
Spiritual beliefs
61
Which of the following best defines mores in cultural norms?
Trendy behaviors
Tourist laws
Deeply held moral norms
Legal policies
62
What is the purpose of the Kwakiutl potlatch ceremony?
Entertaining tourists
Gaining prestige and redistributing wealth
Cultural cleansing
Conquering territory
63
Who coined the term 'sociology'?
Auguste Comte
Durkheim
Karl Marx
Max Weber
64
According to Goffman, the 'backstage' in tourism is where:
Tours are organized
Tourists take selfies
Authentic behaviours not shown to tourists occur
Locals perform dances
65
What was a major limitation of travel in the Prehistoric period?
Lack of advanced transportation and hostile environments
Too many travelers
International borders
Airfare was expensive
66
In symbolic interactionism, meaning is:
A product of biology
Stable and fixed
Created through interaction
Assigned by governments
67
What inspired Christopher Columbus to explore?
Marco Polos travel accounts
Fashion trends
Greek theatre
Cyriacus pottery collection
68
Gender expression refers to:
Chromosomal identity
Tourism preferences
Assigned sex at birth
External presentation of gender identity
69
Mores differ from folkways by being:
Deeply enforced laws
Legally unnecessary
Funny traditions
More morally significant
70
Backstage behavior refers to:
Hidden, more authentic self
Hotel reservations
Cultural display
On-stage performances
71
In the context of conflict theory, tourism often benefits:
Local children
Marginalized locals
Powerful stakeholders
All groups equally
72
Which value is typically considered universal?
Night markets
Street food
Stability and security
Tattoo culture
73
Which component of culture includes beliefs, ethics, and social roles?
Material culture
Tourist norms
Non-material culture
Artifacts
74
Feminism critiques tourism by highlighting:
Economic growth
Global mobility
Mass media
Gendered inequalities and exploitation
75
Which feminist wave emphasized intersectionality?
First
Second
Fourth
Third
76
What do values represent in a culture?
Desirable goals and principles
Legal documents
Physical tools
Food preferences
77
Why did travel decline during the Middle Ages?
Rise of leisure tours
No interest in traveling
Feudal fragmentation and danger
Tourist taxes
78
Which of the following was a key motive for prehistoric travel?
Religious pilgrimage
Seeking food and escaping danger
Trade with other civilizations
Tourism promotion
79
What is Hofstedes metaphor for culture?
Library of tradition
Software of the mind
Language of the soul
House of values
80
Feminism in tourism studies only focuses on economic growth.
False
True

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