Question 1

What is religious nationalism, and how it is present in Islam today?

Accepted Answer

Religious nationalism involves the linking of deep religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny. Religious nationalist movements reject the notion that religion, government, and politics should be separate and instead call for a revival of traditional religious beliefs that are directly embedded in the nation and its leadership. Islamic nationalism has triumphed in Iran, Sudan, and, until 2001, Afghanistan (it is making a resurgence there today). It is also present in Algeria, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Palestine, and Turkey. The aim, achieved to various degrees, is to establish governments in strict accordance with traditional Islamic law. Extreme Islamic revivalism includes ISIS and Al Qaeda, which cannot be understood wholly in religious terms. It represents a reaction against the power of Western cultural beliefs and practices.

Question 2

MATCHING
-Religious nationalism

Accepted Answer

A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor 
A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor A

Question 3

The use of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is an aspect of:

Accepted Answer

A)  political religion 
B)  civil religion 
C)  separation of church and state 
D)  fundamentalism 
A)  political religion 
B)  civil religion 
C)  separation of church and state 
D)  fundamentalism B

Question 4

Give an example of a religious group that is a church and not a cult. Explain why it is not a cult.

Accepted Answer

Churches are large, established religiou

Question 5

Define civil religion, and offer an example of how it is present in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Civil religion is a set of religious bel

Question 6

The New Age religious movement is one example of a new religious movement. Accordingly, sociologists would predict that it will likely display:

Accepted Answer

A)  an exclusive basis in medieval Christianity 
B)  rigid dogmatism 
C)  a narrow, inflexible organizational structure 
D)  an eclectic openness to diverse practices and beliefs from all over the globe 
A)  an exclusive basis in medieval Christianity 
B)  rigid dogmatism 
C)  a narrow, inflexible organizational structure 
D)  an eclectic openness to diverse practices and beliefs from all over the globe

Question 7

What is the difference between an evangelical and a fundamentalist?

Accepted Answer

Both evangelicals and fundamentalists be

Question 8

Which theory do you find most compelling, as an overall way of looking at how religion functions in society: Marx, Weber, or Durkheim? Why? If you were to use this theory to conduct a sociological study, what would your research question be?

Accepted Answer

Marx's theory is compelling because it f

Question 9

Max Weber regarded Christianity as a salvation religion in which human beings can be "saved" if they follow its moral tenets. According to him, Eastern religions differ from Christianity in that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to lack emotional dynamism and cultivate an attitude of passivity or acceptance 
B)  demand a constant struggle against sin and therefore lead to revolt 
C)  focus on economic progress rather than moral tenets 
D)  focus on true spiritual concerns and so require that followers accept all of the beliefs of the religion 
A)  tend to lack emotional dynamism and cultivate an attitude of passivity or acceptance 
B)  demand a constant struggle against sin and therefore lead to revolt 
C)  focus on economic progress rather than moral tenets 
D)  focus on true spiritual concerns and so require that followers accept all of the beliefs of the religion

Question 10

Max Weber theorized that in its early phases, a given religion is likely to rely on the authority of charismatic leaders who:

Accepted Answer

A)  are passive and caring 
B)  have the ability to capture people's imagination and the devotion of followers 
C)  have strong convictions and the ability to articulate these convictions in writing 
D)  are well educated with significant financial support 
A)  are passive and caring 
B)  have the ability to capture people's imagination and the devotion of followers 
C)  have strong convictions and the ability to articulate these convictions in writing 
D)  are well educated with significant financial support

Question 11

Which of the following religious ideals expresses polytheism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spiritual forces are active in many elements of nature. 
B)  The Torah commands Jews to worship only Yahweh. 
C)  Islam and Christianity are traditions derived from Judaism. 
D)  Hinduism celebrates the powers of many gods. 
A)  Spiritual forces are active in many elements of nature. 
B)  The Torah commands Jews to worship only Yahweh. 
C)  Islam and Christianity are traditions derived from Judaism. 
D)  Hinduism celebrates the powers of many gods.

Question 12

How can we describe the patterns in liberal Protestant and conservative Protestant denomination membership since the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberal Protestant membership has declined; conservative Protestant denomination membership has not changed. 
B)  Liberal Protestant membership has declined; conservative Protestant denomination membership has increased. 
C)  Liberal Protestant membership has not changed; conservative Protestant denomination membership has increased. 
D)  Liberal Protestant membership has increased; conservative Protestant denomination membership has declined. 
A)  Liberal Protestant membership has declined; conservative Protestant denomination membership has not changed. 
B)  Liberal Protestant membership has declined; conservative Protestant denomination membership has increased. 
C)  Liberal Protestant membership has not changed; conservative Protestant denomination membership has increased. 
D)  Liberal Protestant membership has increased; conservative Protestant denomination membership has declined.

Question 13

Which of these research questions comes from a distinctively Weberian framework, that is, from the theory of Max Weber?

Accepted Answer

A)  What was the role of Christianity in the American civil rights movement? 
B)  Why are some religions monotheistic and others polytheistic? 
C)  How did Hitler use religion to legitimate his role as Führer? 
D)  Why are poor people so often attracted to religion? 
A)  What was the role of Christianity in the American civil rights movement? 
B)  Why are some religions monotheistic and others polytheistic? 
C)  How did Hitler use religion to legitimate his role as Führer? 
D)  Why are poor people so often attracted to religion?

Question 14

The major world religion that contains elements of polytheism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Islamism 
B)  Judaism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Buddhism 
A)  Islamism 
B)  Judaism 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Buddhism

Question 15

MATCHING
-Liberation theology

Accepted Answer

A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor 
A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor

Question 16

The largest religion in the world, with 2.3 billion followers, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Christianity 
B)  Islam 
C)  Judaism 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Christianity 
B)  Islam 
C)  Judaism 
D)  Hinduism

Question 17

Why do sociologists use the term new religious movements instead of sect or cult?

Accepted Answer

A)  The terms sect and cult are confusing because they refer to the same thing. 
B)  The terms sect and cult have negative connotations. 
C)  The term movement emphasizes social change. 
D)  These groups have only existed in recent history. 
A)  The terms sect and cult are confusing because they refer to the same thing. 
B)  The terms sect and cult have negative connotations. 
C)  The term movement emphasizes social change. 
D)  These groups have only existed in recent history.

Question 18

The United Methodist Church is considered a denomination in the United States today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
-Secular thinking

Accepted Answer

A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor 
A) The linking of strongly held religious convictions with beliefs about a people's social and political destiny 
B) Worldly thinking, particularly as seen in the rise of science, technology, and rational thought in general 
C) Fragmentary religious groupings to which individuals are loosely affiliated but that lack any permanent structure 
D) The argument that religions can be fruitfully understood as organizations in competition with one another for followers 
E) A religious sect that has lost its revivalist dynamism and has become an institutionalized body, commanding the adherence of significant numbers of people
F)An activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor

Question 20

Why did Émile Durkheim fail to deeply analyze the role of religion in causing conflict and change in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Durkheim's theory was designed to contrast with Karl Marx's theory. 
B)  He focused on how religion functions to stabilize society. 
C)  He was a devout religious person and didn't want to see religion doing damage to society. 
D)  His theory was based only on Christianity. 
A)  Durkheim's theory was designed to contrast with Karl Marx's theory. 
B)  He focused on how religion functions to stabilize society. 
C)  He was a devout religious person and didn't want to see religion doing damage to society. 
D)  His theory was based only on Christianity.

What is religious nationalism, and how it is present in Islam today?

MATCHING -Religious nationalism

The use of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is an aspect of:

Give an example of a religious group that is a church and not a cult. Explain why it is not a cult.

Define civil religion, and offer an example of how it is present in the United States.

The New Age religious movement is one example of a new religious movement. Accordingly, sociologists would predict that it will likely display:

What is the difference between an evangelical and a fundamentalist?

Which theory do you find most compelling, as an overall way of looking at how religion functions in society: Marx, Weber, or Durkheim? Why? If you were to use this theory to conduct a sociological study, what would your research question be?

Max Weber regarded Christianity as a salvation religion in which human beings can be "saved" if they follow its moral tenets. According to him, Eastern religions differ from Christianity in that they:

Max Weber theorized that in its early phases, a given religion is likely to rely on the authority of charismatic leaders who:

Which of the following religious ideals expresses polytheism?

How can we describe the patterns in liberal Protestant and conservative Protestant denomination membership since the 1960s?

Which of these research questions comes from a distinctively Weberian framework, that is, from the theory of Max Weber?

The major world religion that contains elements of polytheism is:

MATCHING -Liberation theology

The largest religion in the world, with 2.3 billion followers, is:

Why do sociologists use the term new religious movements instead of sect or cult?

The United Methodist Church is considered a denomination in the United States today.

MATCHING -Secular thinking

Why did Émile Durkheim fail to deeply analyze the role of religion in causing conflict and change in society?

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Exam 17: Religion in Modern Society

What is religious nationalism, and how it is present in Islam today?

MATCHING -Religious nationalism

The use of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is an aspect of:

Give an example of a religious group that is a church and not a cult. Explain why it is not a cult.

Define civil religion, and offer an example of how it is present in the United States.

The New Age religious movement is one example of a new religious movement. Accordingly, sociologists would predict that it will likely display:

What is the difference between an evangelical and a fundamentalist?

Which theory do you find most compelling, as an overall way of looking at how religion functions in society: Marx, Weber, or Durkheim? Why? If you were to use this theory to conduct a sociological study, what would your research question be?

Max Weber regarded Christianity as a salvation religion in which human beings can be "saved" if they follow its moral tenets. According to him, Eastern religions differ from Christianity in that they:

Max Weber theorized that in its early phases, a given religion is likely to rely on the authority of charismatic leaders who:

Which of the following religious ideals expresses polytheism?

How can we describe the patterns in liberal Protestant and conservative Protestant denomination membership since the 1960s?

Which of these research questions comes from a distinctively Weberian framework, that is, from the theory of Max Weber?

The major world religion that contains elements of polytheism is:

MATCHING -Liberation theology

The largest religion in the world, with 2.3 billion followers, is:

Why do sociologists use the term new religious movements instead of sect or cult?

The United Methodist Church is considered a denomination in the United States today.

MATCHING -Secular thinking

Why did Émile Durkheim fail to deeply analyze the role of religion in causing conflict and change in society?

What Is Sociology

Asking and Answering Sociological Questions

Culture and Society

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction and Everyday Life in the Age of the Internet

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Conformity, Deviance, and Crime

Stratification, Class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity and Race

Aging

Government, Political Power, and Social Movements

Work and Economic Life

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education

The Sociology of the Body: Health, Illness, and Sexuality

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Globalization in a Changing World

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