Quiz No.

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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Paul Raphael Obispo / Mark Bryan C. Ulalan, MA.Ed
Subject Teachers
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Part 1. Identification.
Identify what is being
asked in the following
sentences.
1. Preserved material remains
that presents past human
cultures.
2. Darwin’s Biological theory
that states human comes
from species of apes before
being able to walk upright.
3. The study of language’s
origins, history, and
contemporary variation.
4. It is the systematic study of
the inorganic world.
5. He is the Father of
American Anthropology
 Part 2. Multiple Choice. Choose the BEST
answer for the following questions. Write only the
CAPITAL LETTER of the correct answer.
1. What is the primary focus of sociology?
a) The study of ancient civilizations
b) The examination of individual behavior in
isolation
c) The study of society and human social
behavior
2. If a researcher is interested in understanding traditional
rituals and customs of a specific community, which
discipline would they likely choose?

a) Sociology
b) Anthropology
c) Political Science
d) Economics
3. In which field would the study of different forms of
government and governance structures be a central
focus?
a) Sociology
b) Anthropology
c) Political Science
d) Economics
4. What distinguishes Natural Science from Social
Science?
a)Natural Science studies the physical world, while
Social Science studies human societies.
b)Natural Science focuses on individual behavior, while
Social Science focuses on ecosystems.
c) Natural Science is primarily concerned with
economic systems, while Social Science studies
chemical reactions.
d) There is no significant difference between Natural
and Social Sciences.
5. Which of the following is a key characteristic
of Humanities?
a)Emphasis on empirical research and experimental
methods.
b) A focus on the subjective and creative aspects of
human experience.
c) Analysis of economic and political institutions.
d) Observation of natural phenomena and processes.
6. Which of the following statements best summarizes
Comte's view on the role of science in society?

a) Science should be subordinated to religious authority.

b) Science should be utilized to maintain social inequalities.
c) Science should guide social progress and promote
stability.
d) Science is irrelevant to social development
7. According to Marx and Engels, what is the
driving force of historical development?
a) Religious ideologies
b) Class struggles
c) Political revolutions
d) Technological advancements
 8. Max Weber's concept of
rationalization refers to:
a) The emotional and irrational aspects of human behavior.
b) The process of making decisions based on intuition and
instincts.
c) The systematic organization and application of rational
principles in various aspects of life.
d) The rejection of reason in favor of traditional beliefs.
9. What is a potential consequence of neglecting
the study of culture, society, and politics?

a) Increased social harmony and unity.

b) Widespread misinformation and misunderstanding.
c) Greater empathy and understanding among diverse
groups.
d) Enhanced democratic governance and civic
engagement.
10. Why is it important to understand culture,
society, and politics?
a)To dominate and control others.
b) To navigate and participate effectively in
the world.
c) To reinforce personal biases and prejudices.
d) To isolate oneself from social interactions.
11. The area of Social Change focuses on the
____________?
A. Society’s new arrangements and patterns
B. Process of improving the perceptions of society
C. Developing and testing of theories for changes in
society
D. Transformation of human interactions and relationships
over periods of time
12. During the late 1970s and early ’80s, the Central
Government of China initiated the One-child policy
to limit the family units in the country to one child
each. This ended in 2016. What area of sociology
this falls under?
A. Applied Sociology
B. Population Studies
C. Social Organization
D. Sociological Theory and Study
13. Why is Tarzan an example of Bronislaw
Malinowski’ Participant Observation?
A. Tarzan observed the monkeys for a long time.
B. Tarzan became a monkey over a period of time.
C. Tarzan adapted the monkeys’ way of living over time.
D. Tarzan developed a way to win the trust of the
monkeys.
14. Franz Boas’ works in sociology influenced the
world and society in what way?
A. It rejects the biological basis of racial discrimination.
B. It rejects the idea of societal inequality among all
societies.
C. His works profoundly focus on connecting culture and
society as one.
D. His works gave a clear way for other anthropologists to
see people’s behavior.
15. In what way does an Archaeologist contribute to
Anthropology?
A. They develop research regarding different groups of
people.
B. They come up with answers to the mysteries of human
society.
C. They recover, study and preserve human cultures
through material remains.
D. They produce new ideas and theories that focus on
behavior of human beings.
16. The area of Legislature and Legislation is the
process, composition, and organization of the
legislature. What do people in the Legislative branch
of government do?
A. Formulating Bills
B. Approving of Laws
C. Changing Ordinances
D. Reworking of Constitutions
17. Which of the following is an example of Gestures
as a Language?
A. Pointing into something to indicate location of it
B. Punching your most hated enemy in the stomach
C. Raising your leg high whenever you step on an animals’
poop
D. Running fastly because you are already late for an
appointment
18. What is the differences between material and
non-material culture?
A. Material culture can be seen while non-material culture
cannot be seen.
B. Material culture are tangible objects while non-material
culture are intangible objects.
C. Material culture are those that can be bought while
non-material culture cannot be bought.
D. All of the above
19. Wanting to consume or actually consuming a
fellow human being is called cannibalism. What
element of culture does this fall under?
A. Mores
B. Norms
C. Values
D. Taboos
20. The idea of “Pagmamano” and saying “Po and
Opo” is considered as Folkways. What is the best
description for it?
A. These are standards that are expected by a society.
B. Folkways are traditions that should be followed all the
time.
C. Folkways are practices that teach us to become a better
person.
D. These are behaviors of less importance that influence
our behavior.
21. What is the difference between Cultural
Relativism and Ethnocentrism?
A. Cultural Relativism causes cultural inequality, while
Ethnocentrism causes racial discrimination.
B. Cultural Relativism judges one culture with the use of
another culture, while Ethnocentrism judges one culture
with that culture only.
C. Ethnocentrism judges one culture with the use of
another culture, while Cultural Relativism judges one
culture with that culture only.
D. There is no difference because both judge cultures.
22. One aspect of culture is being Flexible, it accepts any
challenges and competition in life. Identify which of the
following is the example of Culture is Flexible.
A. The Philippines accepted Spain’s Roman Catholicism as
their main religion to provide greater comfort and
security.
B. African American People fought their way out of slavery
and racism during the Civil War in America.
C. Chinese government banned the foot binding culture, it
was deemed to be cruel and the world looked down on it.
D. Indian people believe that using bare hands in cooking
is the right way to keep things traditional.
23. Read and analyze the statements below:
Statement I. Socialization is a way of learning/transmitting
social norms and values with the usage of direct contact and
initial interaction with the people, while
Statement II. Enculturation is a way of learning/transmitting
social norms and values with the usage of observation and
analysis of the surrounding culture.
A. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
B. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
24. “Culture Requires Language”, which of the following
best support this aspect?
A. With language, culture is transmitted, learned, and
integrated.
B. Without language, culture will still spread because of
symbols and symbolism.
C. Culture and language is interrelated to one another, one
cannot exist without another.
D. Culture requires language because many language means
diverse culture within one society.
25. How did Emile Durkheim see society?
A. Society is a living organism which is composed of
different organs that need to work harmoniously.
B. Society is focused on the idea that individuals need to
work harmoniously in order to survive the day and every
other day.
C. Society consists of different harmonious elements that
have different roles and responsibilities that need to be
fulfilled.
D. Society is composed of different harmonious groups
and divisions of individuals that share common, similar, or
shared behavior and attitude.
 BONUS QUESTION:
11. What is the full
name of your Student
Teacher in UCSP (full
name)