Question 1

The pervasive element of European and American society in which men controlled all property and had control over women and children is called
A) sexism.
B) matriarchy.
C) patriarchy.
D) traditional society.

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is the correct term for a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property, including having authority over women and children.

Question 2

As mate selection became less a matter of economics and status and more an emotional endeavor, young people began the practice of
A) arranged marriage.
B) dating.
C) cohabitation.
D) courtship.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In what way was the ideology of patriarchy reinforced by Protestant doctrine?
A) Protestant doctrine emphasized obedience to authority.
B) Marriage was modeled after Old Testament patriarchs.
C) Husbands were commanded by God to protect their wives.
D) The idea of free choice in marriage reflected the idea of a person's relationship with God.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Humans' increased longevity over time is largely the result of
A) genetic changes.
B) government policy.
C) standard of living.
D) education.

Accepted Answer

The primary factor contributing to humans' increased longevity over time is the improvement in standard of living, which includes better healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions.

Question 5

Archaeologists' discovery of Stone Age family burials in Europe was sociologically significant because
A) ancient people survived by only living in biologically related groups.
B) unlike today, children were weaned earlier and learned to fend for themselves.
C) different family arrangements were honored, not just the nuclear family.
D) mothers waited to have additional children to ensure each child survived.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of Stone Age family burials in Europe showed that different family arrangements, beyond just the nuclear family, were recognized and honored. This indicates a social complexity and diversity in family structures in ancient societies, challenging modern assumptions about the prevalence of nuclear families throughout human history.

Question 6

A type of family in which people are considered descendants of their mothers is called
A) matriarchal.
B) matrilineal.
C) feminist.
D) polygamous.

Accepted Answer

Matrilineal refers to a system in which lineage, inheritance, and sometimes residence are traced through the mother's line, distinguishing it from a matriarchal society, which is characterized by female leadership in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 7

Most colonial households were made up of
A) nuclear families.
B) extended families.
C) fictive kin.
D) companionate marriages.

Accepted Answer

Most colonial households were primarily made up of nuclear families, consisting of parents and their children. This family structure was common due to the practicalities of life in colonial times, where the focus was on establishing a household and working the land or practicing a trade.

Question 8

Which of the following is an important broad historic trend impacting the character of American family life?
A) decreased longevity
B) families performing fewer functional tasks at home
C) increased family size
D) decline of the two-parent nuclear family

Accepted Answer

The decline of the two-parent nuclear family is an important broad historic trend impacting the character of American family life.

Question 9

A young man named Todd marries his long-time girlfriend Ayodele. What are they practicing?
A) heterogamy
B) homogamy
C) dowry
D) courtship

Accepted Answer

The answer of A young man named Todd marries his...

Question 10

In the nineteenth century, government authority expanded into family life by
A) regulating marriage and citizenship.
B) outlawing divorce.
C) requiring men to be faithful to their wives.
D) allowing other religions to influence political policies.

Accepted Answer

In the nineteenth century, governments began to play a more active role in regulating aspects of personal and family life, including marriage and citizenship. This was part of a broader trend of increasing state intervention in areas previously governed by local, religious, or community norms. Options B, C, and D do not accurately reflect widespread or characteristic government actions of the period.

Question 11

It is difficult for historians to know which aspects of family life among enslaved Africans were African traditions because
A) no records were kept.
B) language and customs were suppressed.
C) this part of slave history has not been studied.
D) customs and traditions varied widely among slaves.

Accepted Answer

Language and customs were suppressed, making it difficult to trace specific family traditions back to African roots. This suppression was part of the broader effort to control enslaved populations by erasing their cultural identities.

Question 12

During the nineteenth century, how did the idea of childhood change?
A) Childhood came to be understood from the Calvinist notion that children harbored evil spirits that needed to be crushed.
B) Fathers were more likely to rule the household as authorities due to their newfound power in the workplace.
C) Children were seen as fundamentally innocent.
D) Conformity was emphasized, leaving little room for individuality.

Accepted Answer

During the nineteenth century, the idea of childhood shifted towards viewing children as fundamentally innocent, marking a departure from earlier, more punitive views of child-rearing. This change reflected broader societal shifts in understanding human nature and development.

Question 13

The ideology that dictates that women are naturally ideal for homemaking is known as
A) industrialization.
B) separate spheres.
C) wage gap.
D) monogamy.

Accepted Answer

The ideology known as "separate spheres" posits that men and women have different roles in society, with women being naturally suited for domestic duties and homemaking, while men are suited for work outside the home.

Question 14

______were the most powerful group in early United States society, enforcing cultural standards through political and economic power.
A) Africans
B) Asians
C) Europeans
D) American Indians

Accepted Answer

Europeans were the most powerful group in early United States society, leveraging their political and economic power to enforce cultural standards and dominate the social hierarchy.

Question 15

Colonial children were not considered innocent and were controlled through strict discipline and hard work, due primarily to which social force?
A) economic necessity
B) religious belief
C) poor health
D) poor education

Accepted Answer

Colonial children were primarily controlled through strict discipline and hard work due to religious beliefs. Many colonial societies, especially in New England, were influenced by Puritan values, which emphasized original sin and the need for strict discipline to maintain moral order and obedience.

Question 16

The period of rapid change brought about by democracy and industrialism created a conservative backlash in the nineteenth century because
A) conservatives believed that women's freedom threatened the traditional family.
B) women were demanding egalitarian marriages instead of separate spheres.
C) women became the primary economic contributors of the family.
D) the emotional aspects of marriage were replaced by political and economic functions of marriage.

Accepted Answer

Conservatives believed that women's freedom threatened the traditional family structure, which was a cornerstone of conservative values during the nineteenth century.

Question 17

In the early United States, most enslaved children lived with
A) grandparents.
B) unrelated adults.
C) one parent.
D) both parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the early United States, most enslaved...

Question 18

Which of the following represents the distant role of government in family matters during colonial times?
A) Christian doctrine in family matters
B) stem family
C) heterogamy
D) dowry

Accepted Answer

Christian doctrine significantly influenced family matters during colonial times, as the government and church were often intertwined, guiding social and family norms.

Question 19

Elizabeth Thomas owns a small farm and generates income by selling vegetables and meat at the local market. When she marries, her citizenship is incorporated into her husband's, and he now owns her farm and income. What describes this practice?
A) courtship
B) coverture
C) polygamy
D) separate spheres

Accepted Answer

Coverture is a legal doctrine whereby, upon marriage, a woman's legal rights and obligations were subsumed by those of her husband, in accordance with the legal view that a wife was under her husband's protection and authority. This included the husband taking ownership of his wife's property and income.

Question 20

Respect for elders, reliance on extended family networks, and matrilineal descent are characteristics of which early American groups?
A) Native Americans
B) African Americans
C) European colonists
D) Asian Americans

Accepted Answer

Native American societies often emphasized respect for elders, relied on extended family networks, and some practiced matrilineal descent, where lineage and inheritance were traced through the mother's line.

Quiz 2: The Family in History

The pervasive element of European and American society in which men controlled all property and had control over women and children is called

As mate selection became less a matter of economics and status and more an emotional endeavor, young people began the practice of

In what way was the ideology of patriarchy reinforced by Protestant doctrine?

Humans' increased longevity over time is largely the result of

Archaeologists' discovery of Stone Age family burials in Europe was sociologically significant because

A type of family in which people are considered descendants of their mothers is called

Most colonial households were made up of

Which of the following is an important broad historic trend impacting the character of American family life?

A young man named Todd marries his long-time girlfriend Ayodele. What are they practicing?

In the nineteenth century, government authority expanded into family life by

It is difficult for historians to know which aspects of family life among enslaved Africans were African traditions because

During the nineteenth century, how did the idea of childhood change?

The ideology that dictates that women are naturally ideal for homemaking is known as

______were the most powerful group in early United States society, enforcing cultural standards through political and economic power.

Colonial children were not considered innocent and were controlled through strict discipline and hard work, due primarily to which social force?

The period of rapid change brought about by democracy and industrialism created a conservative backlash in the nineteenth century because

In the early United States, most enslaved children lived with

Which of the following represents the distant role of government in family matters during colonial times?

Elizabeth Thomas owns a small farm and generates income by selling vegetables and meat at the local market. When she marries, her citizenship is incorporated into her husband's, and he now owns her farm and income. What describes this practice?

Respect for elders, reliance on extended family networks, and matrilineal descent are characteristics of which early American groups?