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Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Technological inventions. 3. What is the concept of justice in relation to law? A) Justice is the absence of any legal consequences. B) Justice is the process of punishing all offenders equally. C) Justice is the principle of fairness and moral rightness in the application of law. D) Justice is the enforcement of strict penalties in law. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Justice is the principle of fairness and moral rightness in the application of law. 4. What is a potential effect of a decrease in population on the economy? A) Increased workforce availability. B) Potential decline in economic growth. C) Higher demand for housing. D) Increased consumer spending. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Potential decline in economic growth. 5. The following are the main factors of cultural change, except. A) Heredity. B) Contact. C) Technology innovation. D) Geographical factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heredity. 6. What led to the rise of towns and cities? A) Settlement of farming communities in one place. B) The need for specialized services and trade. C) The formation of armies and conquest of territories. D) The development of advanced forms of government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Settlement of farming communities in one place. 7. How can software licensing impact a company's liability? A) All software licenses automatically protect a company from any liability. B) Licensing increases a company's liability by complicating legal agreements. C) Proper licensing can limit a company's liability by clearly defining usage rights and responsibilities. D) Licensing has no impact on a company's liability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proper licensing can limit a company's liability by clearly defining usage rights and responsibilities. 8. What term describes the process by which people actively shape their social world through interaction and interpretation? A) Social construction of reality. B) Structural functionalism. C) Cultural determinism. D) Cognitive mapping. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social construction of reality. 9. Which of the following is a common consequence of committing plagiarism in academic settings? A) Receiving a warning without any further action. B) Facing disciplinary actions, including expulsion. C) Being awarded a scholarship. D) Gaining recognition for creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Facing disciplinary actions, including expulsion. 10. It is the ability to influence others and it gives authority to lead. A) Order. B) Power. C) Justice. D) Money. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Power. 11. This principle holds that man cannot choose. A) Freedom of Choice. B) Prudence. C) Freedom. D) Deterministic principle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Deterministic principle. 12. How can individuals manage their digital footprints effectively? A) By avoiding the use of strong passwords. B) By ignoring privacy policies of websites. C) By sharing personal information on all social media platforms. D) By regularly reviewing and adjusting privacy settings on online accounts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By regularly reviewing and adjusting privacy settings on online accounts. 13. What is an example of a social structure? A) A cultural festival. B) A political debate. C) A family unit. D) An economic transaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A family unit. 14. What led to the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to farming societies? A) Accumulated knowledge about animals' habits and movements. B) The need for more complex forms of government. C) The emergence of towns and cities. D) The development of advanced infrastructure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accumulated knowledge about animals' habits and movements. 15. What is the primary focus of social structures? A) Economic growth. B) Organizing relationships and institutions in society. C) Cultural expression. D) Political campaigns. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Organizing relationships and institutions in society. 16. This theory says that all parts of the society are interdependent to each other. A) Structural. B) Functionalism. C) Symbolic. D) Manifest function. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Functionalism. 17. This term denotes as persistent social interaction sharing the same the geographical or territory with the same political, authority, and cultural expectations. A) Culture. B) Community. C) Politics. D) Society. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Society. 18. What is an example of a positive impact of technology on communication? A) It limits access to information. B) It causes communication breakdowns. C) It makes global communication faster and more accessible. D) It leads to misinformation spread. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It makes global communication faster and more accessible. 19. What did the author's wife radiate according to the text? A) Confusion. B) Sadness. C) Anger. D) Sunshine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sunshine. 20. Name one key element that contributes to the foundation of a society. A) Geographical features. B) Economic system. C) Legal system. D) Cultural traditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Legal system. 21. Social structure is considered the framework of (a) A) A. Society. B) Economy. C) Government. D) Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Society. 22. What is the significance of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation? A) Intellectual property rights hinder innovation by restricting access to ideas. B) They only benefit large corporations, not individual inventors. C) Intellectual property rights are irrelevant to innovation. D) They provide legal protection for creators, encouraging investment in new ideas and technologies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They provide legal protection for creators, encouraging investment in new ideas and technologies. 23. What do you call a group of people who share the same customs and language? A) Immigrants. B) Ethnic group. C) Citizens. D) Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethnic group. 24. What is one danger of eliminating individuality in society? A) Everyone will have fun. B) People won't know who they really are. C) People will become superheroes. D) Everyone will be rich. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People won't know who they really are. 25. What is the principle that the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all? A) Diversity. B) Majority rule. C) Society. D) Compromise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Majority rule. 26. Which of the following is a negative impact of technology on health? A) It encourages a sedentary lifestyle. B) It improves medical treatments. C) It reduces stress. D) It promotes healthy living. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It encourages a sedentary lifestyle. 27. Study of society, social institutions, social behavior and social relationships. A) Culture. B) Sociology. C) Anthropology. D) Politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sociology. 28. Which type of society is characterized by the use of simple tools and a nomadic lifestyle? A) Agrarian society. B) Hunter-gatherer society. C) Information society. D) Industrial society. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hunter-gatherer society. 29. Which of the statements below does not show an influence in societies? A) Society influences the interactions of its members through the establishment of norms. B) Society, through the establishment of norms, can influence knowledge and ideas. C) Society encourages us to create a systematic chaos in Philippine communities. D) Society is the backdrop by which we adopt the prevailing culture, values and ideas of the people and communities that surround us. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Society encourages us to create a systematic chaos in Philippine communities. 30. Which of the following is a cultural norm in many societies? A) Voting in elections. B) Trading stocks. C) Celebrating birthdays. D) Paying taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Celebrating birthdays. 31. .According to Emile Durkheim, what holds a society together? A) Social contracts and political power. B) A shared division of labor and collective conscience. C) Competition and survival of the fittest. D) Complete individual independence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A shared division of labor and collective conscience. 32. What does 'demand' refer to in economic terms? A) How many things are available to buy. B) How many things people want to buy. C) The quality of goods. D) The cost of goods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How many things people want to buy. 33. How can individuals contribute to their community? A) Ignoring community issues. B) Only focusing on personal gain. C) Individuals can contribute to their community by volunteering, supporting local initiatives, and engaging in community service. D) Avoiding participation in local events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Individuals can contribute to their community by volunteering, supporting local initiatives, and engaging in community service. 34. What is the relationship between individual rights and societal responsibilities? A) Societal responsibilities negate individual rights. B) Individual rights and societal responsibilities are interdependent; individual rights must be exercised with consideration for the well-being of the community. C) Individual rights and societal responsibilities are completely unrelated. D) Individual rights are more important than societal responsibilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Individual rights and societal responsibilities are interdependent; individual rights must be exercised with consideration for the well-being of the community. 35. What is the primary focus of social justice? A) Fair treatment and equity for all. B) Technological advancement. C) Cultural preservation. D) Economic development. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fair treatment and equity for all. 36. What does conflict mean? A) A disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people. B) A peaceful agreement between parties. C) A harmonious relationship. D) A situation where everyone agrees. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A disagreement or clash between ideas, principles, or people. 37. How does sociology play a role in understanding social conflicts? A) Neglecting power dynamics. B) Analyzing factors triggering conflicts. C) Ignoring conflict causes. D) Supporting one side in conflicts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analyzing factors triggering conflicts. 38. Which of the following is an example of an economic theory? A) Monarchy. B) Social stratification. C) Socialism. D) Cultural relativism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Socialism. 39. Analyze the role of institutions in shaping societal norms. A) Institutions have no impact on societal values or behaviors. B) Societal norms are solely determined by individual choices. C) Institutions shape societal norms by establishing rules and values that guide behavior. D) Institutions only enforce existing norms without shaping them. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Institutions shape societal norms by establishing rules and values that guide behavior. 40. It refers to a group of people sharing a common culture within a defined territorial boundaries. A) Culture. B) Society. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Society. 41. Define the term 'society' and provide an example. A) A society is a temporary gathering of people with no shared values; for example, a festival. B) A society is a collection of random individuals with no connections; for example, a crowd. C) A society is a group of people living in isolation; for example, a hermit. D) A society is a structured community of individuals sharing common cultural and social relationships; for example, the United States. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A society is a structured community of individuals sharing common cultural and social relationships; for example, the United States. 42. How does dystopian literature help us understand our own world? A) It teaches us to fly. B) It shows us how to bake cookies. C) It's only about made-up worlds. D) It shows problems that could happen in real life. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It shows problems that could happen in real life. 43. How can a character change from the beginning to the end of a dystopian story? A) They might follow the rules, but later learn to speak up or fight for what's right. B) They remain the same throughout the story. C) They become more obedient to the rules. D) They start as a hero and end as a villain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They might follow the rules, but later learn to speak up or fight for what's right. 44. What are some examples of Canadian institutions? A) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canadian Football League, Canada Post. B) Society of Canadian Artists, Canadian Red Cross Society, Air Canada. C) Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Parliament. D) Bank of Canada, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Space Agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canadian Football League, Canada Post. 45. Can everyone have power? Why or why not? A) Power is a birthright for all individuals. B) No, not everyone can have power. C) Everyone has the potential to gain power without limitations. D) Yes, everyone can have power equally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, not everyone can have power. 46. What is the 'us' of relationship according to the text? A) Renewing face-to-face encounters with like-minded individuals. B) Renewing face-to-face encounters with people not like us. C) Avoiding all social interactions. D) Strengthening individualism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Renewing face-to-face encounters with people not like us. 47. How is change defined in the text? A) The result of natural disasters. B) The cause or effect of human actions and interactions. C) The inevitable progress of time. D) The development of new technologies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The cause or effect of human actions and interactions. 48. In the context of social change, what is the function of sociology? A) Preventing any changes in society. B) Analyzing and understanding dynamics of change. C) Rejecting innovations in society. D) Emphasizing status quo without analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Analyzing and understanding dynamics of change. 49. What is the term for the special way a group of people live and do things? A) Culture. B) Democracy. C) Republic. D) Constitution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Culture. 50. What is a political system? A) A set of cultural beliefs. B) A system of government and political institutions. C) An economic model. D) A social class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A system of government and political institutions. 51. It is an act of making a good judgment that allows a person to avoid risks. A) Prudence. B) Freedom. C) Deterministic principle. D) Freedom of Choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prudence. 52. What is a summary of society as described in the text? A) A collection of unrelated individuals. B) A group of people living in isolation. C) A community of people living together, interacting, and sharing culture. D) A network of competing groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A community of people living together, interacting, and sharing culture. 53. What role does religion play in the foundation of society? A) Religion plays a foundational role in establishing moral values, community bonds, and social order in society. B) Religion is irrelevant to moral values and social structure. C) Religion promotes division and conflict among communities. D) Religion is solely a personal belief with no societal impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Religion plays a foundational role in establishing moral values, community bonds, and social order in society. 54. What are the two views on society mentioned in the text? A) Individual and collective. B) Functional and structural. C) Cultural and political. D) Economic and social. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Functional and structural. 55. What do "Celebrations" include? A) The way people communicate. B) The fashions people wear. C) Holidays, ceremonies, and festivals. D) The system of allocating goods and services. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Holidays, ceremonies, and festivals. 56. What is the significance of symbols in a society? A) They emphasize the role of organizations within a particular society. B) They represent the shared identity of the society's members. C) They promote cultural diversity and inclusivity. D) They facilitate communication and understanding between societies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They emphasize the role of organizations within a particular society. 57. What does "Economy" influence? A) The governing body of a nation. B) The way people stay protected from the climate. C) How people get the stuff they need. D) The way people communicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) How people get the stuff they need. 58. How does economic inequality affect different aspects of society? A) Economic inequality has no impact on society. B) Economic inequality promotes social cohesion and cooperation. C) Economic inequality widens the gap between the rich and the poor, leading to social unrest, decreased social mobility, and increased crime rates. D) Economic inequality leads to improved healthcare and education for all members of society. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Economic inequality widens the gap between the rich and the poor, leading to social unrest, decreased social mobility, and increased crime rates. 59. What is a key characteristic of society as per the text? A) Interaction and sharing of culture. B) People living in isolation. C) Competition among individuals. D) Lack of communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Interaction and sharing of culture. 60. What is the main feature of an industrial society? A) Use of specialized machinery. B) Reliance on agriculture. C) Small family units. D) Nomadic lifestyle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use of specialized machinery. 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