Question 1

A society composed of several groups that differ in their access to resources and prestige is said to be:

Accepted Answer

Stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources and power among different groups in a society, leading to a hierarchy of social classes. A stratified society is characterized by different levels of access to resources, opportunities, and social status. Unstratified, egalitarian, open, and accessible societies do not have such marked differences in resource distribution and are typically more equal and fair.

Question 2

What is the primary significance of the African Burial Project?

Accepted Answer

The primary significance of the African Burial Project is that it has provided information on the physical brutality of slavery and the attempt of various Africans to retain their cultures even through burial rituals. The project has helped to shed light on the lives of enslaved Africans and their struggle for cultural identity and resistance against oppression.

Question 3

You are a member of a Ju/'hoansi hunter-gatherer band.Which of the following statements demonstrates that you belong to an egalitarian society as opposed to a stratified society?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Even though you are a poor hunter, you have as much right to receive food from your fellow band members as a good hunter does" demonstrates that the society is egalitarian, meaning that everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of their ability or social status. In a stratified society, resources and opportunities would be distributed based on social class or status, meaning that a poor hunter might not have the same access to food as a good hunter or others in higher social positions.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a factor in determining what caste one is assigned in the Indian caste system?

Accepted Answer

The Indian caste system is traditionally not determined by wealth. It is a social stratification system that is historically rooted in Hinduism, based on factors like occupation, food habits, dress, and ideas of purity and pollution, rather than economic status.

Question 5

What is the world's longest surviving social hierarchy that encompasses a complex ranking of social groups on the basis of ritual purity?

Accepted Answer

The Hindu caste system is the world's longest surviving social hierarchy that encompasses a complex ranking of social groups on the basis of ritual purity. It has been in existence for thousands of years and continues to impact Indian society today.

Question 6

Which family structure provides an easier chance for social mobility?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear families provide a more stable family structure as they consist of parents and their children living together. In such families, individuals can focus on their education and careers, as there is more stability and financial security. These families also allow for better decision-making opportunities and mutual support within the family. Therefore, the nuclear family structure provides an easier chance for social mobility.

Question 7

Social classes are closed in__________________,where membership in hierarchically ranked groups known as castes is determined by birth and remains fixed for life according to social and religious mandates.

Accepted Answer

India has a caste system that is based on birth and remains fixed for life according to social and religious mandates.

Question 8

All of the following are true of Indian harijan except:

Accepted Answer

The statement "they are quickly disappearing" is not true. The population of dalits or harijans, as they are also known, has been steadily growing and currently accounts for more than 20% of India's population.

Question 9

Anthropologist Sue Ellen Jacobs did a social impact assessment regarding a water diversion project in New Mexico and indicated all of the following problems and risks except:

Accepted Answer

Sue Ellen Jacobs' assessment would likely include environmental and social impacts such as loss of resources, relocation issues, drowning risks, and ecological changes like increased insect breeding. Decreased government land control is not typically a direct impact assessed in environmental and social impact studies related to water projects, making it the exception.

Question 10

A set of families that enjoy equal or nearly equal prestige according to a system of evaluation is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A set of families that enjoy equal or nearly equal prestige according to a system of evaluation is called a class. A caste is a hereditary social group that is limited in membership and has a prescribed set of characteristics and social status. Age grade refers to a category of people who are considered to be the same age and progressing through distinct stages of life together. Age set refers to a group of people who are born within a certain time span and share common experiences and responsibilities as they age. Kindred refers to a group of relatives who trace their ancestry to a common ancestor.

Question 11

Dider Drogba hopes to bring positive change and reconciliation through:

Accepted Answer

Didier Drogba hopes to bring positive change and reconciliation through football diplomacy, as he has used his influence as a famous football player to promote peace and development in his home country of Côte d'Ivoire and other African nations.

Question 12

Which of the following is a special form of social class in which membership is determined by birth and remains fixed for life?

Accepted Answer

Caste is a social class that is determined by birth and remains fixed for life. Clan, phratry, class, and kindred are all forms of social organization but not necessarily based on birth and/or fixed for life.

Question 13

Activities and possessions that are indicative of class are called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Activities and possessions that are indicative of...

Question 14

In the U.S. ,any project requiring a federal permit or license,or using federal funds,by law must be preceded by a(n):

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The answer of In the U.S. ,any project requiring a...

Question 15

All of the following are associated with social impact assessments in the U.S.except:

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists frequently participate in social impact assessments, as their expertise in understanding the social and cultural dynamics of communities is valuable in assessing potential impacts of a project. Therefore, all choices except for D are associated with social impact assessments in the U.S.

Question 16

The ability to change one's class position is called:

Accepted Answer

Social mobility refers to the ability to change one's class position. The other options are either unrelated or incorrect.

Question 17

Most African slaves found in the burial ground in New York died early.Few lived past the age of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most African slaves found in the burial...

Question 18

The Dalits women's movements in India illustrates that even long-established practices can be:

Accepted Answer

The Dalits women's movements have challenged the long-established caste-based discrimination and violence against Dalit women in India, showing that entrenched practices can be challenged and changed.

Question 19

The word apartheid,the abolished racial segregation practice in South Africa,means__________________in Afrikaans/Dutch.

Accepted Answer

The word apartheid comes from Afrikaans and Dutch and means "separation." The practice of apartheid in South Africa involved the separation of different racial and ethnic groups, with the white minority retaining power and privileging themselves over the black majority.

Question 20

The artists and laborers are members of which caste in India?

Accepted Answer

The caste system in India is divided into four main categories or varnas: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and traders), and Sudras (labourers and artisans). The Harijans, also known as Dalits, are considered to be outside the caste system and face discrimination and social exclusion. Artists and laborers would belong to the Sudra caste.

Quiz 21: Grouping by Gender, Age, Common Interest, and Social Status