Unit 4 Review

What factor makes caste systems closed?

• They are run by secretive governments

• Moust have been outlawed

• People cannot change their social standing

• They exist only in rural areas

Answer explanation

Caste systems are closed because people cannot change their social standing.

Which of the following best describes the term for the amount of respect given for a particular occupation

• Power

• Wealth

• Prestige

• Class

Answer explanation

Prestige refers to the level of respect given to a particular occupation. It is a measure of social status and recognition.

A _______-based society is based on ascribed status

Answer explanation

A caste-based society is based on ascribed status.

Which concept can best be described as your ability to influence others?

• Wealth

• Prestige

• Power

• Class

Answer explanation

Power is the concept that best describes your ability to influence others. It represents the ability to exert control and make decisions that others follow.

Which type of status is present in a class system?

• Standard

• Ascribed

• Static

• Achieved

Answer explanation

In a class system, the type of status that is present is 'Achieved'.

The type of status present in a caste system is _____

Answer explanation

In a caste system, the type of status that is present is 'Ascribed'.

Which of the following best describes the concept of social stratification?

• Achieved status

• Having a singular social class

• Ranking of people based on their income, assets, and social class

• Acceptance of social classes by all members of society

Answer explanation

Social stratification is the ranking of people based on their income, assets, and social class. It involves the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society.

Which "collar" jobs are said to be physical work related?

• Brown

• White

• Blue

• Red

Answer explanation

Blue collar jobs are physical work related.

Sophia, Aria, and Olivia are playing a game of 'Guess the Job'. They are trying to figure out which "collar" jobs are typically associated with office work. Can you help them?

• Brown

• White

• Red

• Blue

Answer explanation

White collar jobs are considered to be office related because they involve professional or managerial work, typically in a business or administrative setting.

Based on meritocracy, a physician's assistant would:

• Most likely marry a professional at the same level

• Receive the same pay as all the other physician's assistants

• Be considered a member of the upper class

• Earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

Answer explanation

Physician's assistants earn a pay raise for excellent work.