0

Cultural Universals in Social Organization

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of cultural universals in social organization. It covers various aspects of social organization, including family structure, kinship systems, political systems, and economic systems.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: cultural universals social organization family structure kinship systems political systems economic systems
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in social organization?

  1. Family

  2. Kinship

  3. Government

  4. Religion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion is not a cultural universal in social organization. While many cultures have religious beliefs and practices, there are also cultures that do not.

What is the most common type of family structure found across cultures?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Extended family

  3. Polygamous family

  4. Matrilineal family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nuclear family, consisting of a husband, wife, and their children, is the most common type of family structure found across cultures.

Which of the following is NOT a type of kinship system?

  1. Patrilineal

  2. Matrilineal

  3. Bilateral

  4. Avuncular


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avuncular is not a type of kinship system. It refers to the relationship between an uncle and his niece or nephew.

What is the primary function of a political system?

  1. To maintain social order

  2. To distribute resources

  3. To resolve conflicts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of a political system is to maintain social order, distribute resources, and resolve conflicts.

Which of the following is NOT a type of economic system?

  1. Capitalism

  2. Socialism

  3. Communism

  4. Barter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barter is not a type of economic system. It is a method of exchange in which goods and services are directly exchanged for other goods and services without the use of money.

What is the most common form of government found across cultures?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Democracy

  3. Republic

  4. Dictatorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monarchy is the most common form of government found across cultures. It is a system of government in which a single person, the monarch, holds all political power.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in economic organization?

  1. Division of labor

  2. Private property

  3. Gift-giving

  4. Barter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gift-giving is not a cultural universal in economic organization. While it is found in many cultures, it is not universal.

What is the primary function of a family in society?

  1. To provide a safe and nurturing environment for children

  2. To socialize children into the culture

  3. To provide economic support for its members

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of a family in society is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, to socialize children into the culture, and to provide economic support for its members.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in political organization?

  1. Leadership

  2. Law

  3. Conflict resolution

  4. Religion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion is not a cultural universal in political organization. While many cultures have religious beliefs and practices that influence their political systems, there are also cultures that do not.

What is the primary function of an economic system?

  1. To produce goods and services

  2. To distribute goods and services

  3. To regulate the economy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of an economic system is to produce goods and services, to distribute goods and services, and to regulate the economy.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in kinship organization?

  1. Incest taboo

  2. Exogamy

  3. Endogamy

  4. Polygamy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polygamy is not a cultural universal in kinship organization. While it is found in some cultures, it is not universal.

What is the most common type of political system found in small-scale societies?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Democracy

  3. Republic

  4. Chiefdom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chiefdom is the most common type of political system found in small-scale societies. It is a system of government in which a single leader, the chief, holds political power.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in economic organization?

  1. Division of labor

  2. Private property

  3. Gift-giving

  4. Barter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gift-giving is not a cultural universal in economic organization. While it is found in many cultures, it is not universal.

What is the primary function of a kinship system?

  1. To define relationships between individuals

  2. To regulate marriage and reproduction

  3. To provide a social safety net

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of a kinship system is to define relationships between individuals, to regulate marriage and reproduction, and to provide a social safety net.

Which of the following is NOT a cultural universal in political organization?

  1. Leadership

  2. Law

  3. Conflict resolution

  4. Religion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion is not a cultural universal in political organization. While many cultures have religious beliefs and practices that influence their political systems, there are also cultures that do not.

- Hide questions