Deck 14: Education and Religion

Question 1

The formal system in which society passes on its information and values from one generation to the next is called:

A) family
B) education
C) religion
D) socialization

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Mrs. Pampam is a Grade 4 teacher and Sadiq is her student. When Mrs. Pampam learns that Sadiq's mother is a neurosurgeon and his father is a judge, she begins to require more from him. She believes that with his family background, he should produce a very high quality of work. Once Sadiq realizes that Mrs. Pampam has higher hopes for him, he works harder and his grades improve. This is an example of:

A) the hidden curriculum
B) credentialism
C) teacher expectancy effect
D) grade inflation

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Sita will be visiting the continent with the highest rate of literacy. Sita is travelling to:

A) Europe
B) North America
C) Africa
D) South America

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Maisha and Hassan are sending their son Hamdi to school because they believe that at school he will learn good character that will ultimately benefit the nation in the long run. This illustrates the myth of:

A) the individual
B) progress
C) socialization and life cycle continuity
D) the nation as a group of individuals

Question 5

In Canada, who is responsible for education?

A) The federal government
B) Provincial and territorial governments
C) Municipal governments
D) Local governments

Question 6

Jeremiah speaks four languages, has a Master's degree, has travelled extensively, and has a rich social network of business associates. This combination of skills, knowledge, traits, and personal attributes is an example of:

A) credentialism
B) human capital
C) hidden curriculum
D) grade inflation

Question 7

While reading over the help wanted ads in the local newspaper, Noam notices that most of the ads list educational requirements for applicants. This emphasis on education in assessing skills and knowledge is called:

A) the hidden curriculum
B) grade inflation
C) human capital
D) credentialism

Question 8

Teresa was taught that by developing her skills and knowledge, she would be bettering herself and her community. This is an example of the myth of:

A) the individual
B) progress
C) socialization and life cycle continuity
D) the nation as a group of individuals

Question 9

Henri Larocque is a member of the Legislative Assembly. He argues that funding for education should be increased because it is the state's job to raise good, loyal, patriotic children. He is advocating the myth of:

A) the state as guardian of the nation
B) progress
C) socialization and life cycle continuity
D) the nation as a group of individuals

Question 10

In Canada, the federal government support post-secondary education:

A) directly
B) fully
C) not at all
D) indirectly

Question 11

Professor Armstrong asks his class which racial/ethnic group in Canada is least likely to receive a Bachelor's degree. Barbara correctly answers:

A) French
B) whites
C) Asians
D) Aboriginals

Question 12

Bright Cloud is an 18-year-old Mohawk male. Zainab is a 19-year-old female recent immigrant. David is a 17-year-old Canadian-born anglophone male. Marie is a 20-year-old female francophone who was born and raised in Sept-Iles. Who is most likely to attend a university?

A) Bright Cloud
B) Zainab
C) David
D) Marie

Question 13

The percentage of people in the population who can read and write is called:

A) the education rate
B) the hidden curriculum
C) the literacy rate
D) the myth of progress

Question 14

Bridgette is giving an oral presentation on homeschooling. She will state that the strongest motivator of parents who choose to homeschool their children is:

A) desire to instill personal values
B) concern about the quality of education
C) desire to be deeply involved with their children
D) concern about the cost of education

Question 15

Each morning at 8:00 am, the children at Georges Vanier Elementary School stand in line before going into the school. Through this experience, the children learn obedience and order. Since this lesson is unrelated to academic learning, it is part of:

A) credentialism
B) grade inflation
C) human capital
D) the hidden curriculum

Question 16

In an effort to win enough votes to become the chair of the Cook County School Board, Janie Williams stated, "Education for children is the way that the nation helps members of this society work toward self-improvement." Janie's comments illustrate the myth of:

A) the individual
B) progress
C) socialization and life cycle continuity
D) the nation as a group of individuals

Question 17

In Canada, males are more likely than females to attain which level of education:

A) high school certificate
B) Bachelor's degree
C) Master's degree
D) college or CEGEP diploma

Question 18

Professor Smith has been teaching at the college for 25 years. She has used the same tests and assignments for her entire time at the college. The average grade in Professor Smith's sociology class was 73 percent in 1998, but the average grade was 84 percent in 2008. This trend of assigning higher grades than previously assigned to students for completing the same work is called:

A) the hidden curriculum
B) grade inflation
C) human capital
D) credentialism

Question 19

People in which group are most likely to possess a university diploma?

A) Canadian-born francophones
B) Canadian-born anglophones
C) Recent immigrants
D) Aboriginals

Question 20

Wayne was taught that it is up to him to improve his place in society. This illustrates the myth of:

A) the individual
B) progress
C) socialization and life cycle continuity
D) the nation as a group of individuals

Question 21

Taylor is a college student. He has begun to attend meetings organized by a new religious movement that demands intense commitment and involvement. The group has only 17 members and is led by a charismatic, middle-aged gentleman. Taylor has become acquainted with a:

A) cult
B) sect
C) theocracy
D) system of beliefs

Question 22

The Catholic church holds a worship service every Sunday morning where people pray, praise, and hear about the Holy Scriptures. This established pattern of behaviour closely associated with experience of the sacred is an example of:

A) a ritual
B) a cult
C) a sect
D) secularization

Question 23

Takaya believes that animate spirits live in natural objects and operate in the world. As such, Takaya practices:

A) simple supernaturalism
B) totemism
C) animism
D) monotheism

Question 24

Rashandra is examining the development of religions. She finds that the step after cult is:

A) sect
B) church
C) theocracy
D) animism

Question 25

Christians consider the Bible to be the holy word of God, so it inspires awe and reverence among believers. As such, for Christians, the Bible is considered:

A) profane
B) sacred
C) ritual
D) polytheistic

Question 26

The Hindu religion recognizes a single deity, and views other gods and goddesses as manifestations or aspects of that supreme God. As such, Hinduism is:

A) monotheistic
B) totemistic
C) animistic
D) henotheistic

Question 27

Marianna is registering for classes at the community college. She has decided to take a class in which she will learn about different unified systems of beliefs and practices, relative to sacred things. Marianna will be taking a class on:

A) animism
B) religion
C) simple supernaturalism
D) philosophies of life

Question 28

Crane is a Native American. Her ancestors honoured symbolic objects that depicted animals and plants. Crane's ancestors practiced:

A) animism
B) totemism
C) Buddhism
D) Hinduism

Question 29

Sikh men carry a small ceremonial dagger called a kirpan. For non-Sikhs, it is just a knife, and is an example of a(n) ____________ object.

A) sacred
B) profane
C) ritual
D) animist

Question 30

Sandrine and Rachel are sociology students who must attend a religious service for their class assignment. The two attend a church service where communion is served. Sandrine is a Catholic so the wine and wafer that are served inspire her reverence. Rachel is Jewish so the wine and wafer seems to be just another aspect of everyday life. The wine and wafer are _________ to Sandrine and _________ to Rachel.

A) profane; profane
B) sacred; sacred
C) profane; sacred
D) sacred; profane

Question 31

In 2011, what percent of all degrees from Canadian universities were awarded to women?

A) 38 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 60 percent
D) 72 percent

Question 32

Which of the following is a latent function of education?

A) Transmission of knowledge
B) Social integration
C) Transmission of skills
D) Compulsory childcare

Question 33

The ancient Greeks believed that there were 13 major gods and goddesses. This belief in many gods is an example of:

A) monotheism
B) animism
C) totemism
D) polytheism

Question 34

Karl Marx referred to religion as:

A) the opium of the people
B) a way to unify people
C) a ritual to strengthen social bonds
D) the true path to enlightenment

Question 35

Martha is a Grade 11 student who is very active in her religion. Mary is a Grade 11 student who is not religiously involved. Which of the following is true?

A) Martha will probably do better than Mary in school.
B) Mary will probably do better than Martha in school.
C) Martha and Mary will probably do equally well in school.
D) Neither Martha nor Mary will do well in school.

Question 36

Ibrahim is a Muslim. He believes that there is only one God. As such, Ibrahim's religion is an example of:

A) monotheism
B) polytheism
C) animism
D) totemism

Question 37

Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism are based on a set of ethical, moral, or philosophical principles. As such, these are examples of:

A) animism
B) totemism
C) philosophies of life
D) simple supernaturalism

Question 38

Amy believes in luck. She believes that a variety of supernatural forces affect and influence a person's life. As such, she always carries a rabbit foot, she never walks under ladders, and she avoids black cats like the plague. This is an example of:

A) simple supernaturalism
B) philosophies of life
C) monotheism
D) polytheism

Question 39

In Iran, the government and Islamic religious leaders work together to shape society. This is an example of a:

A) cult
B) church
C) sect
D) theocracy

Question 40

Professor Wu has come to Canada from China to observe a large, highly organized group of believers. As such, Dr. Wu will be observing a:

A) cult
B) sect
C) church
D) theocracy

Question 41

Spelda believes that religion is a tool used by the rich and powerful to oppress the poor and powerless. Spelda's beliefs are in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 42

Explain how the golden rule manifests itself in six different religions around the world.

Question 43

Max Weber believed that capitalism developed in the West primarily because of the:

A) Protestant work ethic
B) Catholic salvation principle
C) golden rule
D) Christian crusades

Question 44

According to Statistics Canada, the blossoming of the "no religion" group is largely a result of:

A) secularization
B) animism
C) immigration
D) totemism

Question 45

As Canadian society has become more scientifically advanced, there has been an overall decline in the importance and power of religion in people's lives. This decline represents:

A) theocracy
B) secularization
C) totemism
D) postdenominationalism

Question 46

In China, communism is a binding force that holds members of society together through political and social issues. As such, communism is a:

A) system of beliefs
B) civil religion
C) theocracy
D) ritual

Question 47

Compare and contrast the views of Karl Marx and Max Weber on the relationship between religion and the economy.

Question 48

Identify the five myths of education. Using your sociological imagination, explain why each of these is a myth.

Question 49

In 2009, a group of people who were concerned about the high dropout rates for black students in Toronto came up with what controversial solution?

A) Grade inflation
B) A hidden curriculum
C) Teacher expectancy effects
D) An Africentric public school

Question 50

Create a dialogue in which a functionalist, a feminist theorist, a conflict theorist, and a symbolic interactionist discuss how religion affects society.

Question 51

Discuss the hidden curriculum and give specific examples of lessons that are taught in schools that are unrelated to academic learning.

Question 52

Asher's research examines how the Amish people label some things as profane, but others as sacred. Asher's research is in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 53

The pope, archbishops, priests, nuns, and Catholics all around the world work together to ensure the prosperity and effectiveness of the Catholic religious experience. As such, this group is an example of a(n):

A) cult
B) sect
C) organization of believers
D) civil religion

Question 54

Elephants are considered sacred by many Asians and have been used in numerous of religious ceremonies. Because elephants are related to religious rituals, the species has been protected. This is an example of a(n):

A) philosophy of life
B) system of beliefs
C) organization of believers
D) civil religion

Question 55

Shamiyah is researching world religions. She has found that many of the world's religions are deeply and formally patriarchal. This is consistent with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 56

Canada's biggest single religious group is:

A) Catholic
B) Protestant
C) Jewish
D) no religion

Question 57

Bruce believes that religion helps to bind members of society together. Bruce's beliefs are in line with:

A) symbolic interactionism
B) conflict theory
C) functionalism
D) feminist theory

Question 58

Explain the stages that religions go through as they become an integrated part of society.

Question 59

Explain the relationship between education and economic advancement. Give a specific example to illustrate the relationship.

Question 60

Explain the relationship between a country's socioeconomic status and its education system.

Question 61

All religions begin as cults.

Question 62

Describe how the teacher expectancy effect and grade inflation affect education.

Question 63

Explain how Africentric schooling can help reduce the dropout rates for black students in Toronto.

Question 64

The importance and power of religion increases as societies modernize.

Question 65

Sarah is a 25-year-old female and Paul is a 25-year-old male. Paul is more likely than Sarah to have a college or CEGEP diploma.

Question 66

Teachers' expectations can influence students' academic performance.

Question 67

For Christians, the cross is a profane object.

Question 68

Compare and contrast the different types of religion.

Question 69

Canada's largest single religious group is Catholic.

Question 70

Explain the relationship between religion and education.

Question 71

Religious students tend to do better in school than non-religious students.

Question 72

Male literacy is higher than female literacy around the world.

Question 73

Describe the current distribution of religious groups in Canada. What are some of the recent changes in the distribution and practice of religion in Canada?

Question 74

According to feminist theorists, many of the world's religions are deeply and formally patriarchal.

Question 75

Create a dialogue in which a functionalist, a feminist theorist, conflict theorist, and a symbolic interactionist discuss how education affects society.

Question 76

Summarize some of the inequalities in education that affect certain groups in Canada.

Question 77

One function of education is social integration.

Question 78

Discuss why some parents choose to homeschool their children.

Question 79

The region with the highest literacy rates is North America.

Question 80

Monotheism is the belief that there are many gods.