Question 1

How would relations between men and women in Huron society best be described?
A) segregated,with men dominant
B) segregated,with women dominant
C) separate but equal
D) egalitarian,affectionate,and close

Accepted Answer

In Huron society, men and women had distinct roles but were considered equal in terms of their contributions to the community, reflecting a "separate but equal" relationship.

Question 2

What is the term for associations that result from a conscious act of joining?
A) castes
B) age sets
C) common-interest associations
D) kindreds

Accepted Answer

Common-interest associations are formed through conscious acts of joining and are based on shared interests or goals, such as political parties, trade unions, or sports teams. Castes are social classes that are typically determined at birth and are not based on joining. Age sets are formed based on age and are not necessarily the result of a conscious act of joining. Kindreds are kinship-based groups and, while they may involve a conscious act of joining, are not exclusively formed in this way.

Question 3

"The tasks of men and women were rigidly segregated but were considered equal.The women lived in the villages as sedentary horticulturalists,whereas the men were nomadic hunters,fishers,traders,warriors,and diplomats.The men held positions of leadership,but the women decided which men would apply for these positions and could veto their decisions." Which of the following groups does this describe?
A) Ju/'hoansi
B) Huron
C) Mundurucu
D) Twa

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Huron, who had a matrilineal society where women had significant influence, including the power to select and veto male leaders, while men engaged in hunting, trading, and diplomacy.

Question 4

What is the term for an organized category of people based on age?
A) an age class
B) an age set
C) an age grade
D) a life passage

Accepted Answer

Age grade refers to a structured system of social organization based on age. In this system, people are grouped into categories or grades based on their age, and each grade is assigned specific roles, responsibilities, and privileges. Age grades are common in many African societies but are also found in other parts of the world. Age Class is a more general term which considers people who were born during a specific period of time, while age sets typically refers to an informal group of individuals who share a common experience or bond, such as being in the same class or performing a rite of passage together. A life passage, on the other hand, refers to a significant event or transition in an individual's life, such as birth, marriage or death.

Question 5

Which two factors are most commonly considered to be the only universals for determining a person's position in society?
A) marital status and occupation
B) age and gender
C) gender and occupation
D) economic status and marital status

Accepted Answer

Age and gender are the two factors that are considered to be the only universals for determining a person's position in society, as they are present in all societies regardless of their cultural or economic background. Marital status, occupation, and economic status may vary widely across different societies and cannot be considered as universal factors.

Question 6

In the institutionalization of age,what is the basis for determining social status??
A) abilities
B) cultural factors
C) social maturity
D) chronology of birth order

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

On average,how often is a woman sexually assaulted in Canada?
A) every 6 minutes
B) every 20 minutes
C) every 60 minutes
D) every 12 hours

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, a woman is sexually assaulted every 6 minutes in Canada.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs?
A) Women once ruled over men by controlling the sacred waterfall.
B) Sacred trumpets were symbolic of garden fertility.
C) Men came to dominate women by taking and hiding the sacred trumpets.
D) Women ruled over men because of their garden magic.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs is that men came to dominate women by taking and hiding the sacred trumpets.

Question 9

Among the Huron,males and females performed different duties,but both were considered significant.How often did rape occur in this Aboriginal society?
A) frequently
B) seldom
C) unpredictably
D) more often when the men were conducting warfare

Accepted Answer

The passage does not provide any information on the occurrence of rape in Huron society, so it cannot be determined whether it was frequent, unpredictable, or more common during wartime. Therefore, the best choice is B, which indicates that the passage does not provide any information on the topic.

Question 10

Among many non-Western peoples,what does advanced age bring for women?
A) their first experience of social equality with men
B) economic parity with men
C) opportunities to visit distant kin
D) additional subsistence activities

Accepted Answer

In many non-Western societies, advanced age brings women their first experience of social equality with men, as age can confer respect and status that may not be as accessible to them in their younger years.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about common-interest associations is NOT true?
A) They were originally referred to in the anthropological literature as voluntary associations.
B) They are more common in hunter-gatherer societies than in urban industrial societies.
C) They are closely associated with world urbanization and increasing social complexity.
D) They exist to achieve a diversity of goals.

Accepted Answer

Common-interest associations are actually more common in urban industrial societies than in hunter-gatherer societies. The other statements are true.

Question 12

Which statement best characterizes relations between men and women among the Mundurucu?
A) Men work apart from women.
B) Men,women,and small children all share one large "village house."
C) Men may only associate with women of their own clan.
D) Adult men and women freely associate,but teenaged youth are kept segregated.

Accepted Answer

The Mundurucu, an indigenous group in Brazil, traditionally have a social structure where men and women engage in distinct activities and often work apart from each other, reflecting a division of labor and social spaces.

Question 13

The idea that men may use force to control women is deeply embedded.Which of the following would subscribe to this idea?
A) societies in which males' and females' roles are closely integrated
B) norse mythology
C) the constitutions of most democratic Western powers
D) in Christian,Judaic and Islamic religious traditions

Accepted Answer

Christian, Judaic and Islamic religious traditions have historically perpetuated patriarchal attitudes and beliefs which have supported the idea that men can use force to control women.

Question 14

Among the Huron,how was descent and property inherited in extended families who lived avunculocally?
A) bilaterally
B) patrilineally
C) matrilineally
D) ambilineally

Accepted Answer

The Huron society was matrilineal, meaning that descent and property were inherited through the mother's line. Extended families lived avunculocally, which means that a married couple would reside with the husband's mother's brother (uncle). However, property and possessions were still passed down through the mother's family line.

Question 15

Among "Tribal" peoples,which of the following is most often correct?
A) The elderly are never abandoned.
B) They often withdraw and die on their own in old age.
C) Statuses tend to be more "natural" than those imposed in Western cultures.
D) Elders are respected and treated as wise "living libraries."

Accepted Answer

Among tribal peoples, elders are often considered to be the most knowledgeable members of the community, and they are respected for their wisdom and experience. They are seen as living libraries of the culture and the history of the tribe. They are not typically abandoned or left to die alone, but are instead valued and cared for by their families and communities. While there may not be a strict hierarchy of status, there is often a recognition of the importance of different roles and responsibilities within the community.

Question 16

With regard to elders in literate societies that rely on the written word for accumulated wisdom,which of the following statements is most often true?
A) They are treated with respect because of their wisdom.
B) They write most of the literature.
C) They are treated like "living libraries" that contain much-needed knowledge.
D) Their experiences are not considered relevant in today's world.

Accepted Answer

In literate societies that rely on written records for knowledge, the experiences of elders may be seen as less relevant compared to societies that rely on oral traditions, where elders are often viewed as key sources of wisdom.

Question 17

In modern Canada,what percentage of all women will be sexually assaulted at some point in their life?
A) 10 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 50 percent

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, 1 in 3 women will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime, which equates to approximately 33%. Option B, 25%, is the closest choice to this statistic.

Question 18

What belief did many19th-century European intellectuals share with the Mundurucu?
A) In earlier times,men and women were equals.
B) The rule of men replaced the earlier matriarchal rule of women.
C) Men ruled over women by biological destiny.
D) Male force to control women was not acceptable.

Accepted Answer

Many 19th-century European intellectuals shared the belief that there was a historical shift from a matriarchal society to a patriarchal society, which replaced the rule of women with the rule of men. This is consistent with the Mundurucu myth of the overthrow of women's rule by men.

Question 19

What are organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations,the Business and Professional Women's Association,Mothers Against Drunk Driving,Neighbourhood Watch,Kiwanis,and Alcoholics Anonymous all examples of?
A) professional associations
B) social clubs
C) interest societies
D) common-interest associations

Accepted Answer

These organizations are all examples of common-interest associations, which bring together individuals who share a particular interest or goal, and work together to achieve it. These organizations vary widely in their focus and objectives, but all seek to promote the interests of their members or the broader community.

Question 20

What are approximately 21 percent of Canadian expected to be by the year 2026?
A) seniors
B) unemployed
C) divorced
D) non-smokers

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, it is projected that by 2026, approximately 21% of Canadians will be 65 years or older.

Quiz 10: Social Stratification and Groupings

How would relations between men and women in Huron society best be described?

What is the term for associations that result from a conscious act of joining?

What is the term for an organized category of people based on age?

Which two factors are most commonly considered to be the only universals for determining a person's position in society?

In the institutionalization of age,what is the basis for determining social status??

On average,how often is a woman sexually assaulted in Canada?

Which of the following is one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs?

Among the Huron,males and females performed different duties,but both were considered significant.How often did rape occur in this Aboriginal society?

Among many non-Western peoples,what does advanced age bring for women?

Which of the following statements about common-interest associations is NOT true?

Which statement best characterizes relations between men and women among the Mundurucu?

The idea that men may use force to control women is deeply embedded.Which of the following would subscribe to this idea?

Among the Huron,how was descent and property inherited in extended families who lived avunculocally?

Among "Tribal" peoples,which of the following is most often correct?

With regard to elders in literate societies that rely on the written word for accumulated wisdom,which of the following statements is most often true?

In modern Canada,what percentage of all women will be sexually assaulted at some point in their life?

What belief did many19th-century European intellectuals share with the Mundurucu?

What are organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations,the Business and Professional Women's Association,Mothers Against Drunk Driving,Neighbourhood Watch,Kiwanis,and Alcoholics Anonymous all examples of?

What are approximately 21 percent of Canadian expected to be by the year 2026?