SOC401 Midterm Quiz Spring 2026

Courses: SOC401 Semester: Spring 2026 Current Quiz Spring 2026

Question: Why do anthropologists not differentiate between “cultured” and “uncultured” people? Options: A. Because culture is inherited B. Because culture is identical across societies

C. Because all people have culture

D. Because only elite classes have culture

Question: Which of the following situations requires an impact assessor? Options: A. Recommending cultural norms for a community B. Training new employees in an organization C. Studying rituals of a religious group

D. Evaluating the effects of a new policy

Question: Which scenario reflects age specialization? A. Random task assignment B. A child managing a factory

C. Older people managing accounts

D. Universal education

Question: Which theory argued that social and political institutions develop as a response to environmental challenges?

A. Neo-Evolutionism

B. Diffusionism C. Functionalism D. Psychological Anthropology

Question: Applied anthropology can help in disaster relief efforts by: Options: A. Studying policies B. Distributing resources C. Forming committees

D. Assessing cultural needs

Question: Why is cultural anthropology relevant today? Options: A. It focuses on physical traits B. It lacks modern relevance C. It studies only past cultures

D. It prevents generalizations

Question: How does generalized reciprocity relate to communication? Options: A. It is based on grammar and syntax B. It mimics early language evolution C. It reflects structured trade systems

D. It shows an informal exchange of value

Question: What is the smallest unit of speech that conveys a meaning? Options: A. Grammar B. Phoneme C. Syntax

D. Morpheme

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