Question 1

Who asked the question, "Did Women have a Renaissance?
A)gayatri spivak
B)john kelly
C)sonya.o.rose
D)romila thapar

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

"Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis" is written by whom?
A)joan w. scott
B)john kelly
C)sonya.o.rose
D)judit butler

Accepted Answer

"Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis" is an influential article written by Joan W. Scott, published in 1986. It has been widely cited in the fields of gender studies and history for its argument that gender is a primary way of signifying relationships of power.

Question 3

Who made the statement 'gender is a critical means by which power is expressed or legitimised'?
A)leonore davidoff.
B)john kelly
C)joan w. scott
D)sonya rose

Accepted Answer

Joan W. Scott is widely recognized for her contributions to feminist theory, particularly for her analysis of gender as a primary way of signifying relationships of power.

Question 4

The book what is Gender History? Is written by whom?
A)sonya rose
B)john kelly
C)leonore davidoff
D)joan w. scott

Accepted Answer

Sonya Rose is the author of "What is Gender History?" which explores the field of gender history and its significance.

Question 5

Who among the below is not associated with the history of slavery?
A)john blassingame
B)eugene genovese
C)leslie howard owens
D)foucault

Accepted Answer

Foucault, a French philosopher, is not directly associated with the history of slavery. His work primarily focused on power, knowledge, and social institutions, rather than the specific history of slavery, unlike John Blassingame, Eugene Genovese, and Leslie Howard Owens, who have made significant contributions to the study of slavery.

Question 6

Who propogated the Marriage Circle Theory?
A)morton klass
B)sumit sarkar
C)bipan chandra
D)k.m. panicker

Accepted Answer

Morton Klass is the anthropologist who proposed the Marriage Circle Theory, which is a concept in social anthropology related to marriage alliances.

Question 7

--------- was the major advocate of the idea of holism.
A)jermy bentham
B)max weber
C)durkheim
D)vico

Accepted Answer

Durkheim was a major advocate of the idea of holism, which suggests that societies must be understood as complete wholes, rather than simply as the sum of individual parts. This perspective is central to his sociological theories, emphasizing the importance of social structures and collective consciousness.

Question 8

Who wrote the book "Methodological Individualisms: Definition and Reduction,"?
A)durkheim
B)may brodbeck
C)karl popper
D)f.a hayek

Accepted Answer

May Brodbeck is the author of "Methodological Individualisms: Definition and Reduction."

Question 9

Who wrote the book "An Outline of the Theory of Practice"?
A)pierre bourdieu
B)may brodbeck
C)durkheim
D)max weber

Accepted Answer

Pierre Bourdieu is the author of "Outline of a Theory of Practice," which is a foundational text in sociology and anthropology, focusing on the ways in which social structures are both produced by and producer of individual practices and habitus.

Question 10

Who used the terms "Archaeology of knowledge" and Genealogy of power?
A)e.p. thomson
B)durkheim
C)karl popper
D)foucault

Accepted Answer

Michel Foucault, a French philosopher, used the terms "Archaeology of Knowledge" and "Genealogy of Power" in his work to explore the ways in which knowledge and power are constructed and operate within societies.

Question 11

Theory of Habitus was the contribution of which social scientist?
A)foucault
B)marx
C)weber
D)bourdieu

Accepted Answer

The theory of Habitus was developed by Pierre Bourdieu. It refers to the deeply ingrained habits, skills, and dispositions that we possess due to our life experiences.

Question 12

Who wrote the book Outline of a Theory of Practice?
A)vico,
B)herder
C)hume
D)bourdieu

Accepted Answer

Pierre Bourdieu wrote the book "Outline of a Theory of Practice," which is a foundational text in sociology and anthropology, focusing on the ways in which social structures are both produced by and producer of individual practices and habitus.

Question 13

The book The Cracked Mirror: An Indian Debate on Experience and Theory was written by---------
A)gopal guru and sundar sarukkai
B)aditya mukherjee
C)sumit sarkar
D)bipan chandra

Accepted Answer

The book "The Cracked Mirror: An Indian Debate on Experience and Theory" was co-authored by Gopal Guru and Sundar Sarukkai, focusing on the philosophical and sociopolitical debates within India.

Question 14

Who among the below was a strong critique of neoliberalism
A)marx
B)herder
C)bourdieu
D)karl popper

Accepted Answer

Pierre Bourdieu was a strong critic of neoliberalism, arguing that it perpetuated inequalities and eroded social structures.

Question 15

The concept of idea of the ideal eternal history was propagated by------
A)socrates
B)vico
C)weber
D)febvre

Accepted Answer

Vico is known for the concept of the idea of the ideal eternal history, which is a key element in his philosophy of history. Giambattista Vico, an Italian philosopher and historian, proposed that human societies progress through a cyclical series of phases and that history is shaped by human nature. He emphasized the importance of understanding the historical context of ideas and cultures to grasp their development and significance.

Question 16

Who is considered as the product of Scottish enlightenment?
A)herder
B)vico
C)weber
D)david hume

Accepted Answer

David Hume is considered a product of the Scottish Enlightenment, a period marked by an outburst of intellectual and scientific accomplishments in Scotland during the 18th century. Hume was a philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known for his profound influence on the development of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment itself.

Quiz 2: Historical Figures and Concepts

Who asked the question, "Did Women have a Renaissance?

"Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis" is written by whom?

Who made the statement 'gender is a critical means by which power is expressed or legitimised'?

The book what is Gender History? Is written by whom?

Who among the below is not associated with the history of slavery?

Who propogated the Marriage Circle Theory?

--------- was the major advocate of the idea of holism.

Who wrote the book "Methodological Individualisms: Definition and Reduction,"?

Who wrote the book "An Outline of the Theory of Practice"?

Who used the terms "Archaeology of knowledge" and Genealogy of power?

Theory of Habitus was the contribution of which social scientist?

Who wrote the book Outline of a Theory of Practice?

The book The Cracked Mirror: An Indian Debate on Experience and Theory was written by---------

Who among the below was a strong critique of neoliberalism

The concept of idea of the ideal eternal history was propagated by------

Who is considered as the product of Scottish enlightenment?