Question 1

What describes the ritual act of sati among Indian women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Part of the process among families for arranging marriages 
B)  Part of the ceremony young prepubescent girls participate in to protect their virginity 
C)  The tradition of widows throwing themselves on their husband's burning funeral pyre 
D)  The tradition of a woman taking over the family business after the death of the husband 
A)  Part of the process among families for arranging marriages 
B)  Part of the ceremony young prepubescent girls participate in to protect their virginity 
C)  The tradition of widows throwing themselves on their husband's burning funeral pyre 
D)  The tradition of a woman taking over the family business after the death of the husband C

Question 2

Explain how sexuality can be both contradictory and confusing, and provide one example to highlight this. Cite information from your text to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Sexuality can be both contradictory and confusing because it is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human identity. It is influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, which can lead to conflicting feelings and experiences. For example, an individual may feel attracted to people of the same gender but also feel pressure to conform to societal expectations of heterosexuality. This internal conflict can create confusion and distress as the individual tries to navigate their own desires and the expectations of others.

In "Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America" by Strong, Devault, and Sayad, the authors discuss the concept of sexual orientation and the challenges that individuals may face in understanding and accepting their own sexuality. They highlight the societal pressures and stigmas that can contribute to contradictory feelings and confusion about one's sexual identity. The text also emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and support from others in navigating the complexities of sexuality.

Overall, the contradictory and confusing nature of sexuality is a result of the intersection of personal desires and societal norms, and it is important for individuals to have the space and support to explore and understand their own sexuality.

Question 3

Within the early Islamic culture, all of these statements are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules of modesty were standard. 
B)  Powerful women often had strong informal power over husbands and male children. 
C)  Stories of female saints and female intellectuals were included in the Koran. 
D)  Laws did not provide any regulation related to sexuality. 
A)  Rules of modesty were standard. 
B)  Powerful women often had strong informal power over husbands and male children. 
C)  Stories of female saints and female intellectuals were included in the Koran. 
D)  Laws did not provide any regulation related to sexuality. D

Question 4

The ancient Roman society emphasized the natural blending of masculine and feminine principles as part of the procreative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What term refers to a lifestyle that rejects sensual pleasures such as drinking alcohol, eating rich food, or engaging in sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puritanical 
B)  Chastity 
C)  Asceticism 
D)  Celibacy 
A)  Puritanical 
B)  Chastity 
C)  Asceticism 
D)  Celibacy

Question 6

How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

How did Protestant views in the early 16th century differ from previous Christian views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sex in marriage was considered a means to reduce stress, avoid cheating, and increase intimacy. 
B)  Sex was seen as a natural expression among men and women and same-sex partners. 
C)  Males and females were valued equally thus allowing women to serve important roles in the church. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Sex in marriage was considered a means to reduce stress, avoid cheating, and increase intimacy. 
B)  Sex was seen as a natural expression among men and women and same-sex partners. 
C)  Males and females were valued equally thus allowing women to serve important roles in the church. 
D)  All of these

Question 8

Early Christianity led to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  An association between the pleasure of sex and guilt 
B)  Prohibition against the use of contraception 
C)  An appreciation for the eroticism of women 
D)  Condemnation for masturbation 
A)  An association between the pleasure of sex and guilt 
B)  Prohibition against the use of contraception 
C)  An appreciation for the eroticism of women 
D)  Condemnation for masturbation

Question 9

What best describes how semen was viewed in early Chinese civilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evil and cursed 
B)  Sacred and precious 
C)  Unlimited 
D)  Passive or inferior to yin 
A)  Evil and cursed 
B)  Sacred and precious 
C)  Unlimited 
D)  Passive or inferior to yin

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding the Kama Sutra?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives instructions on many sexual positions. 
B)  It categorizes people based on the size of their genitals. 
C)  It gives guidance on how to make a good home and family. 
D)  All of these 
A)  It gives instructions on many sexual positions. 
B)  It categorizes people based on the size of their genitals. 
C)  It gives guidance on how to make a good home and family. 
D)  All of these

Question 11

Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Two important events that set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution were:

Accepted Answer

A)  The discovery of antibiotics and development of other media. 
B)  Increased drug use and passage of the Civil Rights Act. 
C)  Introduction of the first mini-skirts and increased focus on celebrities. 
D)  Woodstock and the introduction of Playboy magazine. 
A)  The discovery of antibiotics and development of other media. 
B)  Increased drug use and passage of the Civil Rights Act. 
C)  Introduction of the first mini-skirts and increased focus on celebrities. 
D)  Woodstock and the introduction of Playboy magazine.

Question 13

What is the reason given in your text for why eunuchs would not have sex with the women they were guarding at the harem?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were homosexual. 
B)  They had taken a vow of celibacy through the church. 
C)  They often had their testicles or penises (or both) removed. 
D)  None of these 
A)  They were homosexual. 
B)  They had taken a vow of celibacy through the church. 
C)  They often had their testicles or penises (or both) removed. 
D)  None of these

Question 14

The breasts are sexual organs for both humans and primates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What characteristic was often used as a basis for choosing or rejecting a prospective wife within ancient Chinese culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female circumcision 
B)  Size of the feet 
C)  Height 
D)  Number of siblings 
A)  Female circumcision 
B)  Size of the feet 
C)  Height 
D)  Number of siblings

Question 16

What was a main contribution of classical Greek culture toward sexuality in Western history?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first civilization to have accounts of erotic writings, art, and carvings 
B)  The first civilization to allow women more freedom of sexual expression 
C)  One of the few major civilizations to approve of sexual relations with family members 
D)  One of the few major civilizations to successfully institute homosexuality 
A)  The first civilization to have accounts of erotic writings, art, and carvings 
B)  The first civilization to allow women more freedom of sexual expression 
C)  One of the few major civilizations to approve of sexual relations with family members 
D)  One of the few major civilizations to successfully institute homosexuality

Question 17

What was one result of the Social Hygiene Movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prostitution was temporarily legalized. 
B)  Sexuality education in schools was abolished. 
C)  Laws were passed mandating STI testing before marriage. 
D)  Masturbation was seen as the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections. 
A)  Prostitution was temporarily legalized. 
B)  Sexuality education in schools was abolished. 
C)  Laws were passed mandating STI testing before marriage. 
D)  Masturbation was seen as the best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Question 18

According to the teachings of Martin Luther, how did Protestantism differ from the teachings of the Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protestantism allowed divorce. 
B)  Protestantism permitted women to become clergy members. 
C)  Protestantism viewed adultery as the highest sin. 
D)  Protestantism taught that the only purpose of sex was for reproduction. 
A)  Protestantism allowed divorce. 
B)  Protestantism permitted women to become clergy members. 
C)  Protestantism viewed adultery as the highest sin. 
D)  Protestantism taught that the only purpose of sex was for reproduction.

Question 19

What were two important events that set the stage for the sexual revolution between the 1920s and 1960s? Describe what each contributed to ideas and values about sexuality.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When humans began to walk upright, how did sexuality change?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sense of smell became more important. 
B)  The placement of the genitals became less important for intercourse. 
C)  The role of female orgasm became a more common part of sexual contact. 
D)  Breast contact became less important. 
A)  The sense of smell became more important. 
B)  The placement of the genitals became less important for intercourse. 
C)  The role of female orgasm became a more common part of sexual contact. 
D)  Breast contact became less important.

What describes the ritual act of sati among Indian women?

Explain how sexuality can be both contradictory and confusing, and provide one example to highlight this. Cite information from your text to support your answer.

Within the early Islamic culture, all of these statements are true, EXCEPT:

The ancient Roman society emphasized the natural blending of masculine and feminine principles as part of the procreative process.

What term refers to a lifestyle that rejects sensual pleasures such as drinking alcohol, eating rich food, or engaging in sex?

How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?

How did Protestant views in the early 16th century differ from previous Christian views?

Early Christianity led to all of the following EXCEPT:

What best describes how semen was viewed in early Chinese civilization?

Which of the following is true regarding the Kama Sutra?

Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.

Two important events that set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution were:

What is the reason given in your text for why eunuchs would not have sex with the women they were guarding at the harem?

The breasts are sexual organs for both humans and primates.

What characteristic was often used as a basis for choosing or rejecting a prospective wife within ancient Chinese culture?

What was a main contribution of classical Greek culture toward sexuality in Western history?

What was one result of the Social Hygiene Movement?

According to the teachings of Martin Luther, how did Protestantism differ from the teachings of the Catholic Church?

What were two important events that set the stage for the sexual revolution between the 1920s and 1960s? Describe what each contributed to ideas and values about sexuality.

When humans began to walk upright, how did sexuality change?

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Sexual Orientation

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What describes the ritual act of sati among Indian women?

Explain how sexuality can be both contradictory and confusing, and provide one example to highlight this. Cite information from your text to support your answer.

Within the early Islamic culture, all of these statements are true, EXCEPT:

The ancient Roman society emphasized the natural blending of masculine and feminine principles as part of the procreative process.

What term refers to a lifestyle that rejects sensual pleasures such as drinking alcohol, eating rich food, or engaging in sex?

How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?

How did Protestant views in the early 16th century differ from previous Christian views?

Early Christianity led to all of the following EXCEPT:

What best describes how semen was viewed in early Chinese civilization?

Which of the following is true regarding the Kama Sutra?

Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.

Two important events that set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution were:

What is the reason given in your text for why eunuchs would not have sex with the women they were guarding at the harem?

The breasts are sexual organs for both humans and primates.

What characteristic was often used as a basis for choosing or rejecting a prospective wife within ancient Chinese culture?

What was a main contribution of classical Greek culture toward sexuality in Western history?

What was one result of the Social Hygiene Movement?

According to the teachings of Martin Luther, how did Protestantism differ from the teachings of the Catholic Church?

What were two important events that set the stage for the sexual revolution between the 1920s and 1960s? Describe what each contributed to ideas and values about sexuality.

When humans began to walk upright, how did sexuality change?

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters