Sociology Quiz

Who is considered the founder of sociology?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

What term did Auguste Comte originally use for sociology?

• Social Dynamics

• Social Physics

• Social Statics

• Social Theory

Which philosopher emphasized the importance of social facts?

• Max Weber

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

What significant events in the 18th and 19th centuries contributed to the birth of sociology?

• World War I and II

• Industrial Revolution and French Revolution

• American Civil War and Russian Revolution

• Colonialism and Globalization

Which work is associated with Karl Marx?

• The Spirit of Laws

• The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

• Capital

• The Division of Labour in Society

What is the primary focus of Max Weber's sociological approach?

• Social Action

• Social Change

• Social Structures

• Social Institutions

Which of the following is NOT a phase in the development of sociology in India?

• 1773-1900

• 1901-1950

• 1951-2000

• 2001-Present

What does sociology study according to the text?

• Social relationships and institutions

• Only cultural phenomena

• Only social problems

• Only human behavior

Which scholar is known for the concept of 'Verstehen'?

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

• Talcott Parsons

What is one of the main criticisms against sociology as a science?

• It cannot be applied universally

• It lacks empirical data

• It does not study human behavior

• It is too focused on quantitative methods