Question 1

According to Max Weber, Protestant ethics discouraged the development of capitalism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not concerned with the supernatural, has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife, and believes that loyalty to one's superiors is an absolute obligation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhism
B)  Christianity
C)  Hinduism
D)  Confucianism
E)  IslamF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born, and change in that position is usually not possible during an individual's lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caste
B)  Merit
C)  Class
D)  Economic
E)  BureaucraticF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 4

A decade ago the government of Weinsland decided to liberalize the country's economy. As a result, today the country is experiencing rapid economic advancement and societal changes that are favorable for international business. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur in Weinsland?

Accepted Answer

A)  The country will exhibit more need for social and material support structures built on collectives.
B)  As the country gets richer, there will be a shift in the society from "traditional" to "secular rational" values.
C)  As the country gets richer, there will be a shift in the society from "well-being" to "survival" values.
D)  The people in the country will give more importance to collectivism than to individualism.
E)  The country, to further facilitate globalization, will commit to authoritarian ideologies.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in which of the following do not encourage entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation because it is perceived that such activities make the attainment of nirvana more difficult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Islam
B)  Hinduism
C)  Confucianism
D)  Protestantism
E)  CapitalismF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called:

Accepted Answer

A)  norms.
B)  manifestoes.
C)  structures.
D)  scriptures.
E)  dialects.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true with regard to Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

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A)  In societies where collectivism was emphasized, the ties between individuals were loose.
B)  Low power distance cultures were found in countries that let inequalities grow over time into inequalities of power and wealth.
C)  Members of high uncertainty avoidance cultures had a strong need for rules and regulations.
D)  In masculine cultures, little differentiation was made between men and women in the same job.
E)  Members of low uncertainty avoidance cultures placed a premium on job security, career patterns, and retirement benefits.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from "traditional values" linked to religion, family, and country, and toward "secular rational" values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rituals and symbols are the most visible manifestations of a culture and constitute the outward expression of deeper values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A caste system is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In American society, the high degree of social mobility and the extreme emphasis on individualism have resulted in the emergence of class consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a social context, the term values is used to describe the:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic benefits that are inherent to a culture.
B)  collective wealth of the society.
C)  abstract ideas about what a group believes to be good, right, and desirable.
D)  political ascendancy of a country.
E)  social rules and guidelines about the appropriate behavior in public.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

What are the three values that are central to the Confucian system of ethics?

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Question 14

Which of the following refers to a condition where people tend to perceive themselves in terms of their class background, and this shapes their relationships with members of other classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social mobility
B)  Class consciousness
C)  Cross-culture literacy
D)  Social awareness
E)  Class representativenessF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Hindus see mobility between castes as something that can be achieved through:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate schooling and occupation.
B)  individual economic achievements over the course of one's lifetime.
C)  spiritual progression and reincarnation.
D)  hard work that results in gradual upward mobility over generations.
E)  offering prayer five times a day, and by refraining from the payment or receipt of interest.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

In the Republic of Cedia, people are extremely conscious about their social backgrounds. This in turn regulates their relationships with members of other classes. As a result of the heightened class consciousness:

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A)  the mobility between the social classes of the Cedian society will increase.
B)  the level of industrial disruption and industrial disputes will be low.
C)  most of the population will perceive itself to be middle class.
D)  an antagonistic relationship will exist between management and labor classes.
E)  successful individuals, irrespective of their origins, will be highly respected.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

According to Max Weber, Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by:

Accepted Answer

A)  believing that salvation occurred in the next world, rather than this world.
B)  encouraging the consumption of accumulated wealth by indulging in worldly pleasures.
C)  adhering to the hierarchical domination of religious and social life that characterized the Catholic Church.
D)  limiting an individual's religious freedom.
E)  emphasizing the importance of hard work and wealth creation for the glory of God and frugality.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Compare and contrast the principles of Hinduism and Buddhism.B.C. by Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince who renounced his wealth to pursue an ascetic lifestyle and spiritual perfection. Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism does not support the caste system. Nor does Buddhism advocate the kind of extreme ascetic behavior that is encouraged by Hinduism. Nevertheless, like Hindus, Buddhists stress the afterlife and spiritual achievement rather than involvement in this world. But unlike Hinduism, the lack of support for the caste system and extreme ascetic behavior suggests that a Buddhist society may represent a more fertile ground for entrepreneurial activity than a Hindu culture.

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Hinduism has approximately 750 million a...

Question 19

Which of the following is an ethical system that has influenced behavior and shaped culture in parts of Asia and is not considered as a religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confucianism
B)  Hinduism
C)  Islam
D)  Christianity
E)  BuddhismF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Mudarabah and the murabaha are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamic banking methods.
B)  Arabic words for interest and profit, respectively.
C)  banking practices that are prohibited by Islam.
D)  laws governing international trade and commerce in Islamic countries.
E)  laws limiting the right to private property.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Mudarabah and the murabaha are:

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In American society, the high degree of social mobility and the extreme emphasis on individualism have resulted in the emergence of class consciousness.

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In a social context, the term values is used to describe the:

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According to the World Values Survey, as countries get richer, a shift occurs away from "traditional values" linked to religion, family, and country, and toward "secular rational" values.

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A caste system is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born.

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In a society, actions of people directed toward one another are governed by a set of social rules called:

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A decade ago the government of Weinsland decided to liberalize the country's economy. As a result, today the country is experiencing rapid economic advancement and societal changes that are favorable for international business. Which of the following changes is most likely to occur in Weinsland?

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Which of the following refers to a condition where people tend to perceive themselves in terms of their class background, and this shapes their relationships with members of other classes?

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Hindus see mobility between castes as something that can be achieved through:

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Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in which of the following do not encourage entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation because it is perceived that such activities make the attainment of nirvana more difficult?

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Which of the following is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born, and change in that position is usually not possible during an individual's lifetime?

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According to Max Weber, Protestantism encouraged capitalism's development by:

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According to Max Weber, Protestant ethics discouraged the development of capitalism.

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Which of the following is an ethical system that has influenced behavior and shaped culture in parts of Asia and is not considered as a religion?

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Which of the following statements is true with regard to Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

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Which of the following is not concerned with the supernatural, has little to say about the concept of a supreme being or an afterlife, and believes that loyalty to one's superiors is an absolute obligation?

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In the Republic of Cedia, people are extremely conscious about their social backgrounds. This in turn regulates their relationships with members of other classes. As a result of the heightened class consciousness:

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