Anthropology and Sociology Quiz

Who is considered the father of American Anthropology?

• Franz Boas

• Bronislaw Malinowski

• August Comte

• Karl Marx

Which branch of anthropology studies how language reflects and shapes human society?

• Archaeological Anthropology

• Biological Anthropology

• Social Anthropology

• Linguistic Anthropology

What is the concept of cultural relativism in anthropology?

• Cultures must be judged based on their own context

• There are no cultural norms

• All cultures have universal standards

• Cultural norms are irrelevant

Who gave the theory of functionalism in anthropology?

• Karl Marx

• August Comte

• Bronislaw Malinowski

• Franz Boas

What is the main focus of social anthropology?

• Studying human evolution

• Understanding social patterns and practices

• Exploring linguistic variations

• Analyzing artifacts

Which sociologist is known as the father of Sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Bronislaw Malinowski

• August Comte

• Franz Boas

What is the main difference between anthropology and sociology?

• Anthropology is rooted in human characteristics, sociology in social consequences

• Anthropology studies individuals, sociology studies groups

• Anthropology studies the past, sociology studies the present

• Anthropology focuses on social change, sociology on cultural aspects

What is the primary stage of the theological stage of thinking according to August Comte?

• Metaphysical stage

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Fetishism

What is the scientific explanation based on observation and experiment according to August Comte?

• Theological stage

• Metaphysical stage

• Positive stage

• Positivism

What is the system of government where laws are decided by the people through voting?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship