miscellaneous MCQs – Page 4

Practise focused miscellaneous questions with marked answers for exam preparation and subject revision.

miscellaneous Mcqs
61. The real revolution of the last twenty years according to one sociologist refers to_______________?
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A. serial or throwaway marriages

B. the jailing of spouse abusers and marital rapists

C. women,s lack of interest in marriage

D. male bonding and tribalism

62. When metropolitan areas start to merge with each other the result is_______________?
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A. a standard metropolitan area

B. an ecological city

C. a megalopolis

D. a repetition of the Greek polis

63. Which is NOT a new alternative to the traditional family ?
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A. Reconstituted family

B. Extended family

C. Blended family

D. Single-parent family

64. Charismatic leaders_______________?
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A. establish a stable social organization

B. appear only in traditional societies

C. are only characteristic of theocracies

D. may appear in societies with either a traditional or a legal-rational base of authority
65. Theology is_______________?
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A. the rules of ritual observance

B. the rational system of ideas that explains a belief system

C. a justification of the function of religion

D. the sympathetic interpretation of myths

66. There is a growing realization that divorce______________?
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A. means freedom and happiness

B. is a normal process from which people quickly recover?

C. none of the above

D. may bring devastating economic and emotional consequences
67. Reform movements________________?
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A. are always progressive

B. may be reactionary or progressive

C. are equally successful in all types of societies

D. have brought about both communism and fascism

68. Modern urban sociologists in contrast to the Chicago school believe that cities_______________?
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A. are too expensive

B. are doomed to total disorganization

C. stimulate creativity

D. will revert to rural areas within a short time

69. Religion has the function of________________?
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A. having the individual lose his/her identity

B. supporting societal norms

C. decreasing a persons sense of security

D. making life anxiety-ridden

70. A metropolitan area consists of__________________?
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A. a city with a subway system

B. a central city and surrounding suburbs and small towns

C. several small towns

D. the city only

71. Which religion includes a hierarchy of gods?
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A. Zoroastrianism

B. Christianity

C. Shintoism

D. Hinduism
72. The foreign alliances the U.s has entered into have resulted in__________________?
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A. help in the Middle East

B. very dependable allies

C. the need to build up the U.S military apparatus

D. assurance that allies will back up U.S

73. An example of a basic pivotal institution is_____________?
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A. show business

B. sports

C. the family

D. gossip

74. Hitler led the German people by emotional speeches He derived his authority from________________?
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A. the law

B. God

C. the Bible

D. personal charisma
75. The oldest form of power rests on_______________?
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A. rational-legal authority

B. the authority of force

C. traditional authority

D. charismatic authority

76. The widest sphere of human interaction on an international scale is_______________?
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A. international economics

B. international security affairs

C. international law

D. international relations
77. Cohabiting couples__________________?
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A. are an old phenomenon

B. represent an example of premarital life

C. represent the great majority of couples

D. are predominantly homosexual

78. Metropolitan areas with a population of 1 million or more are called_______________?
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A. SMSAs (Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas)

B. MSAs (Micropolitan Statistical Areas)

C. CBSAs (Core Bases Statistical Areas)

D. CMSAs (Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas)

79. Young couples who have children very soon after marriage_______________?
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A. are quite content with their lot

B. experience constant elation

C. spend very little time together

D. all of the above

80. A nineteenth-century model of rote education which imitated the assembly line was called the______________?
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A. Lancaster system

B. Schumpeterian system

C. Topeka system

D. Birmingham system