Deck 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Question 1

What best describes most of the teen shows in the U.S.?

A) Teen shows are more likely than adult shows to show the risks associated with sexuality.
B) Teen shows are more likely than adult shows to have characters with diverse sexual identities.
C) Most teen shows contain minimal sexual content.
D) Most teen shows have high sexual content and minimal information on the risks associated with sexual activity.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When humans began to walk upright, how did sexuality change?

A) The sense of smell became more important.
B) The placement of the genitals became less important for intercourse.
C) The role of female orgasm became a more common part of sexual contact.
D) Breast contact became less important.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

If using information from The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, which statement would best define what is meant by "having sex"?

A) Engaging in vaginal/penile intercourse
B) Engaging in any form of sexual behavior, i.e., anal sex, oral sex, mutual masturbation
C) Engaging in sexual behaviors limited to penetrative sex such as anal and vaginal/penile
D) None of the above as people seem to hold multiple definitions of what "having sex" is

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What was a main contribution of Hebrew thought on sexual attitudes in the Western world?

A) The emphasis on sexual relations with family members
B) The prevalence of homosexual relationships as part of human nature
C) The prevalence of sex manuals with explicit pictures and instruction
D) The emphasis on sexual relations and love within a marital union

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the Kama Sutra?

A) It gives instructions on many sexual positions.
B) It categorizes people based on the size of their genitals.
C) It gives guidance on how to make a good home and family.
D) All of these

Question 6

Based on India's primary religious system of Hinduism and the concept of karma, what best describes the state of being a woman?

A) The supreme reincarnation.
B) An opportunity to better oneself for a future life.
C) Punishment for sins committed in previous lives.
D) Punishment for being a male in previous lives.

Question 7

Which of the following disciplines is NOT involved in the study of human sexuality?

A) Anthropology
B) Sexology
C) Political Science
D) All of these are involved.

Question 8

What was a main contribution of classical Greek culture toward sexuality in Western history?

A) The first civilization to have accounts of erotic writings, art, and carvings
B) The first civilization to allow women more freedom of sexual expression
C) One of the few major civilizations to approve of sexual relations with family members
D) One of the few major civilizations to successfully institute homosexuality

Question 9

What best describes marriage and sexual relations in ancient Rome?

A) They involved couples coming together through passionate love.
B) They were seen as a means to improve one's economic and social standing.
C) They emphasized male dominance and a lack of respect for women.
D) They had many restrictions handed down from the rulers and leaders.

Question 10

What seems to be the most plausible reason why more is known about the history of male sexuality?

A) Research shows that sexual pleasure did not become important for women until shifts in societal views in the late 1800s.
B) Most historical information was intended to relate to both males and females, but formal writing conventions used masculine-based language.
C) Historically, women's voices were often silenced, resulting in more information and accounts related to men's lives and experiences.
D) Women tend to prefer more privacy in their sexual lives; thus, less is known about them.

Question 11

This cultural value commonly held by people in ancient Chinese civilizations helps explain why they believed that part of the procreative process was a natural blending of masculine and feminine principles (yin and yang).

A) Belief in the equality of men and women
B) Belief in the interdependence of all things
C) Belief in heterosexuality as the natural order of life
D) Belief in peace and harmony between men and women

Question 12

What best describes the term platonic?

A) The ancient Greek ideal of same-sex love
B) A loving friendship devoid of sexual contact or desire
C) A loving friendship that includes sexual contact with each other
D) The ancient Hebrew reference to how marital love develops over time

Question 13

What is our best guess about the function of pederasty in ancient Greece?

A) It allowed women to have more power in the culture.
B) It allowed men to display their social and political power.
C) It made living conditions more pleasant for children.
D) It made living conditions more pleasant for slaves.

Question 14

What best describes the role of sexologists?

A) Prohibit unhealthy sexual behavior
B) Promote liberal views about sexuality
C) Ensure women and men have equal sexual rights
D) Engage in the scientific study of sexual behavior

Question 15

If I held the belief that upon marriage, the husband and wife "become one" and sex is acceptable only within a marital union, what ancient culture would I most likely belong to?

A) Greek
B) Roman
C) Hebrew
D) Egyptian

Question 16

What factor would be most important for a bride and groom in ancient Rome?

A) Strong feelings of romantic love during courtship
B) Expression of respect and mutual consideration for each other
C) For both to be virgins at the time of marriage
D) Sexual monogamy within the relationship

Question 17

In the text, what term refers to a trait exclusive to humans as opposed to humans and animals?

A) Sexuality
B) Sexual intercourse
C) Sexual instincts
D) Sex

Question 18

If I held the belief that marriage and sexual relations are a way to improve my economic and social standing and passion at the start of my marriage is not necessary, what ancient culture would I most likely belong to?

A) Greek
B) Roman
C) Hebrew
D) All of the above

Question 19

According to the "REAL Research" information related to shows such as 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, what factor was associated with fewer reports of recent sexual intercourse for teens who watched the show?

A) Mother-son communication
B) Father-daughter communication
C) School-based sexuality education
D) Religious-based sexuality education

Question 20

According to the text, most of sexuality is:

A) Biological.
B) Psychological.
C) Learned.
D) Cultural.

Question 21

How did Protestant views in the early 16th century differ from previous Christian views?

A) Sex in marriage was considered a means to reduce stress, avoid cheating, and increase intimacy.
B) Sex was seen as a natural expression among men and women and same-sex partners.
C) Males and females were valued equally thus allowing women to serve important roles in the church.
D) All of these

Question 22

According to the teachings of Martin Luther, how did Protestantism differ from the teachings of the Catholic Church?

A) Protestantism allowed divorce.
B) Protestantism permitted women to become clergy members.
C) Protestantism viewed adultery as the highest sin.
D) Protestantism taught that the only purpose of sex was for reproduction.

Question 23

According to your textbook, why did Paul condemn sexuality?

A) He believed men and women should be held to the same standards.
B) He did not want love of humans to compete with love of God.
C) He believed that women were Godlike, therefore should not be touched.
D) He believed that giving into sexual temptation made people more like animals.

Question 24

By the late Middle Ages, women were:

A) Elevated to a place of purity and considered almost perfect.
B) Considered blank slates needing guidance about love from their husbands.
C) Thought to be temptresses.
D) Sent to convents to be cured of their natural tendencies to seduce men.

Question 25

During the Renaissance, what is one reason women were thought of as peaceful, chaste, and faithful?

A) Christian belief during that time considered women superior to all creatures since they were created last.
B) Women did not engage in drinking during that time.
C) Women wore chastity belts preventing them from committing sexual sins.
D) Women were the ones who give birth.

Question 26

Which of the following best describes harems within traditional Islamic communities?

A) Places with orgies between groups of men and women
B) Places where women learned to become self sufficient
C) Places restricted to lower class women
D) Places for males to obtain the services of prostitutes

Question 27

In early Chinese culture, what was TRUE related to the practice of polygamy?

A) It was looked down upon.
B) It was a common practice.
C) It was illegal.
D) It was only practiced by those in mobility.

Question 28

Within the early Islamic culture, all of these statements are true, EXCEPT:

A) Rules of modesty were standard.
B) Powerful women often had strong informal power over husbands and male children.
C) Stories of female saints and female intellectuals were included in the Koran.
D) Laws did not provide any regulation related to sexuality.

Question 29

All of the following statements describe aspects of marriage for a woman in ancient India, EXCEPT:

A) Often, a woman was still in the prime of her life when her children were grown.
B) A woman was forbidden to remarry upon death of her husband.
C) After the death of her husband, a woman was expected to wear plain clothes and sleep on the ground.
D) A woman was granted a divorce if her husband cheated on her; however, she had to move back her parents' home.

Question 30

What characteristic was often used as a basis for choosing or rejecting a prospective wife within ancient Chinese culture?

A) Female circumcision
B) Size of the feet
C) Height
D) Number of siblings

Question 31

What is the reason given in your text for why eunuchs would not have sex with the women they were guarding at the harem?

A) They were homosexual.
B) They had taken a vow of celibacy through the church.
C) They often had their testicles or penises (or both) removed.
D) None of these

Question 32

Celia feels very conflicted about her sexuality. She enjoys sex on regular basis with her friend, Taylor, but at the same time feels guilty about having sex outside of a committed relationship. What term defines what Celia is experiencing?

A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Sexual identity confusion
C) The Electra complex
D) Moral rescission

Question 33

During the Middle Ages, who would a man enlist before marriage to help teach him the secrets of love and the ways of restoring potency?

A) Penitent
B) Eunuch
C) Physician
D) Entremetteuse

Question 34

During the Victorian era, what instrument would be considered "ladylike" and appropriate for a woman to play?

A) Flute
B) Cello
C) Piano
D) All of these

Question 35

According to the Christian Bible, what best describes Jesus' view on sexuality?

A) He taught that men should be held to the same standards of adultery, divorce, and remarriage as women.
B) He advised that women who were caught in adultery should be stoned.
C) He generally condemned sexuality.
D) He established the Christian view of sexuality that dominated Western thought for the next 2000 years.

Question 36

According to Thomas Aquinas, using sex in unnatural ways was immoral. What did he consider the worst of all sexual sins?

A) Homosexuality
B) Masturbation
C) Adultery
D) All sexual sins were considered equally wrong.

Question 37

What describes the ritual act of sati among Indian women?

A) Part of the process among families for arranging marriages
B) Part of the ceremony young prepubescent girls participate in to protect their virginity
C) The tradition of widows throwing themselves on their husband's burning funeral pyre
D) The tradition of a woman taking over the family business after the death of the husband

Question 38

What best describes how semen was viewed in early Chinese civilization?

A) Evil and cursed
B) Sacred and precious
C) Unlimited
D) Passive or inferior to yin

Question 39

Early Christianity led to all of the following EXCEPT:

A) An association between the pleasure of sex and guilt
B) Prohibition against the use of contraception
C) An appreciation for the eroticism of women
D) Condemnation for masturbation

Question 40

What term refers to a lifestyle that rejects sensual pleasures such as drinking alcohol, eating rich food, or engaging in sex?

A) Puritanical
B) Chastity
C) Asceticism
D) Celibacy

Question 41

Due to the media's use of digitally altered images of the face and body, some countries have proposed legislation to require warning labels on photos that have been retouched.

Question 42

In early Puritan communities, all of the following were true EXCEPT:

A) Men were obligated to have intercourse with their wives.
B) Mild sexual transgressions, such as intercourse during menstruation, were tolerated.
C) The death penalty was given for sodomy, bestiality, adultery, and rape.
D) Premarital sexual relations were permitted.

Question 43

In early Puritan culture, the practice of bundling referred to:

A) When young couples were allowed to share a bed as long as they were clothed and wrapped in sheets.
B) The first night spent as a married couple when the marriage was consummated.
C) The punishment given to a woman for cheating on her husband.
D) The punishment given to people who were caught having premarital sex.

Question 44

How did the arrival of the medical model of sexuality at the end of the 19th century impact views of sexuality in the United States?

A) Physicians advocated for self-restraint and abstention from masturbation.
B) Physicians encouraged divorce for unhappy marriages.
C) Physicians urged men and women to masturbate to relieve sexual tensions.
D) Physicians viewed sexual passion as normal and healthy, especially for women.

Question 45

What was one result of the Social Hygiene Movement?

A) Prostitution was temporarily legalized.
B) Sexuality education in schools was abolished.
C) Laws were passed mandating STI testing before marriage.
D) Masturbation was seen as the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Question 46

According to your text, which woman's work had the most profound influence on women's sexuality for the first half of the 20th century?

A) Virginia Johnson
B) Gloria Steinem
C) Queen Victoria
D) Margaret Sanger

Question 47

The purpose of anti-miscegenation laws was to make _______ illegal.

A) Contraception
B) Interracial sex
C) Abortion
D) Pre-marital sex

Question 48

How did the Planned Parenthood organization first begin?

A) As a place women went to for abortions in the 1920s
B) As a health clinic for prostitutes and drug addicts during the 1960s
C) As a birth control clinic in New York
D) As a clinic where married couples went for advice and counseling related to sexual problems

Question 49

What is one way that Margaret Sanger influenced sexuality history?

A) She wrote The Feminine Mystique.
B) She was considered the first female sexologist.
C) She spoke across the U.S. in favor of the Comstock Laws.
D) She was an advocate for birth control.

Question 50

How did the liberalization of sexual conduct after the Revolutionary War affect sexuality in the United States?

A) Extramarital affairs were rarely heard of.
B) Contraception such as condoms was readily available.
C) Birth rates increased dramatically.
D) The church strengthened their power related to sexuality during this time.

Question 51

What is TRUE about the relationship between white settlers and minority groups in the U.S.?

A) White settlers admired the Mexican people's ability to show affection in public.
B) There was a higher rate of prostitution and venereal diseases among slaves than whites.
C) Native Americans were criticized for their attitudes toward premarital sex and practice of polygamy.
D) Whites and minorities were seen as having similar sexual needs, desires, and values.

Question 52

According to the free love movement that began in the 1820s, what should the prerequisite to sexual relations be?

A) Love
B) Marriage
C) Friendship
D) Education

Question 53

Sexuality is considered a uniquely human trait.

Question 54

Two important events that set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution were:

A) The discovery of antibiotics and development of other media.
B) Increased drug use and passage of the Civil Rights Act.
C) Introduction of the first mini-skirts and increased focus on celebrities.
D) Woodstock and the introduction of Playboy magazine.

Question 55

How did the feminist movement contribute to the development of women's sexuality?

A) It advocated for sexual satisfaction among women.
B) It helped to outlaw abortion with Roe vs. Wade in the 1970s.
C) It emphasized that all women should be wives and mothers.
D) It encouraged women to value their virginity.

Question 56

The Comstock Act of 1873:

A) Allowed people access to contraception if they were married.
B) Outlawed the mailing of articles on contraception.
C) Outlawed prostitution.
D) Made homosexual relations among consenting adults legal.

Question 57

According to research by Gottfried and colleagues in 2013, what type of television show is more likely to influence adolescent sexual cognitions and behaviors?

A) Comedy
B) Drama
C) Cartoons
D) Reality shows

Question 58

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association:

A) Removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders.
B) Added homosexuality to its list of psychiatric disorders.
C) Released a report on the well-being of children with gay parents.
D) Concluded that homosexuality was caused by environmental factors.

Question 59

What was the 19th century cure for hysteria?

A) Restraint from sexual relations
B) The vibrator
C) Surgery
D) Graham crackers

Question 60

What is important about the Stonewall Riot of 1969?

A) Politicians paraded through the streets of San Francisco in support of gay rights.
B) Shopkeepers denied service to gays, which resulted in active resistance from the gay community.
C) The gay community resisted police brutality during a raid at a New York bar.
D) Lesbians and gays went on the attack against each other.

Question 61

During the Renaissance, women made educational gains and enjoyed status in politics.

Question 62

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders.

Question 63

The Comstock Act of 1873 allowed people access to contraception if they were married.

Question 64

Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.

Question 65

Choose any period in history, describe the prevailing views of the time, and discuss how those views impacted sexuality.

Question 66

The breasts are sexual organs for both humans and primates.

Question 67

During the Enlightenment, there was a rise in premarital pregnancy, with up to one fifth of all brides pregnant when they got married.

Question 68

Explain how sexuality can be both contradictory and confusing, and provide one example to highlight this. Cite information from your text to support your answer.

Question 69

Foot binding originated out of men's desire for women with small feminine feet.

Question 70

Among the social movements that arose in the 19th century, the Free Love Movement advocated marriage as a prerequisite to sexual relationships.

Question 71

Temple prostitutes were women who would have sex with worshippers to provide money for the temple.

Question 72

During the Victorian era, women consulted their doctors to learn how to sexually please their husbands.

Question 73

Consumption of semen according to Hindu Tantric sexual practices was considered to provide strength and magical powers.

Question 74

Modern-day vibrators are typically marketed to promote improvements in the user's sexual health.

Question 75

Within ancient Greek culture, love and sex went hand-in-hand and romantic love between a man and woman was the most ideal form of love.

Question 76

Teens rate school-based sexuality as their leading sources of sex information.

Question 77

St. Paul was central in establishing the Christian view of sexuality that dominated Western thought for the next 2,000 years.

Question 78

The Kama Sutra contains guidance to couples about the dangers of having passion within sexual relations.

Question 79

The ancient Roman society emphasized the natural blending of masculine and feminine principles as part of the procreative process.

Question 80

According to ancient Chinese beliefs, sexuality is primarily thought of in context of moral or acceptable behaviors between a man and a woman.