The Sociology of Cemeteries

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What is the primary function of a cemetery?

  1. To provide a place for the dead to rest in peace

  2. To mark the boundary between the living and the dead

  3. To serve as a memorial to the deceased

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cemeteries serve a variety of functions, including providing a place for the dead to rest in peace, marking the boundary between the living and the dead, and serving as a memorial to the deceased.

What is the most common type of cemetery in the United States?

  1. Public cemetery

  2. Private cemetery

  3. Church cemetery

  4. Family cemetery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public cemeteries are the most common type of cemetery in the United States, and they are typically owned and operated by a government agency.

What is the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?

  1. Cemeteries are for the dead, while graveyards are for the living

  2. Cemeteries are typically larger than graveyards

  3. Cemeteries are typically more formal than graveyards

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no difference between a cemetery and a graveyard. The two terms are often used interchangeably.

What is the oldest known cemetery in the world?

  1. Giza Necropolis

  2. Valley of the Kings

  3. Catacombs of Paris

  4. Pompeii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Giza Necropolis is the oldest known cemetery in the world, and it is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza.

What is the most famous cemetery in the world?

  1. Père Lachaise Cemetery

  2. Arlington National Cemetery

  3. Westminster Abbey

  4. St. Peter's Basilica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Père Lachaise Cemetery is the most famous cemetery in the world, and it is home to the graves of many famous people, including Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, and Edith Piaf.

What is the average cost of a funeral in the United States?

  1. $7,000

  2. $10,000

  3. $15,000

  4. $20,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average cost of a funeral in the United States is $10,000.

What is the most common type of burial in the United States?

  1. Casket burial

  2. Cremation

  3. Natural burial

  4. Green burial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Casket burial is the most common type of burial in the United States, accounting for over 50% of all burials.

What is the difference between a cremation and a natural burial?

  1. Cremation involves burning the body, while natural burial does not

  2. Cremation is more expensive than natural burial

  3. Cremation is more environmentally friendly than natural burial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cremation involves burning the body, while natural burial does not. Cremation is more expensive than natural burial. Cremation is more environmentally friendly than natural burial.

What is the most common type of grave marker in the United States?

  1. Headstone

  2. Footstone

  3. Marker

  4. Urn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Headstones are the most common type of grave marker in the United States, and they are typically made of granite or marble.

What is the difference between a mausoleum and a columbarium?

  1. A mausoleum is a building that houses the dead, while a columbarium is a structure that houses urns

  2. A mausoleum is typically larger than a columbarium

  3. A mausoleum is typically more expensive than a columbarium

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mausoleum is a building that houses the dead, while a columbarium is a structure that houses urns. A mausoleum is typically larger than a columbarium. A mausoleum is typically more expensive than a columbarium.

What is the most common type of cemetery in India?

  1. Public cemetery

  2. Private cemetery

  3. Church cemetery

  4. Family cemetery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public cemeteries are the most common type of cemetery in India, and they are typically owned and operated by a government agency.

What is the difference between a Hindu cemetery and a Muslim cemetery?

  1. Hindu cemeteries typically have cremation grounds, while Muslim cemeteries do not

  2. Hindu cemeteries are typically located near temples, while Muslim cemeteries are typically located near mosques

  3. Hindu cemeteries are typically more colorful than Muslim cemeteries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindu cemeteries typically have cremation grounds, while Muslim cemeteries do not. Hindu cemeteries are typically located near temples, while Muslim cemeteries are typically located near mosques. Hindu cemeteries are typically more colorful than Muslim cemeteries.

What is the most common type of grave marker in India?

  1. Headstone

  2. Footstone

  3. Marker

  4. Urn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Headstones are the most common type of grave marker in India, and they are typically made of granite or marble.

What is the difference between a samadhi and a dargah?

  1. A samadhi is a tomb that houses the remains of a Hindu saint, while a dargah is a tomb that houses the remains of a Muslim saint

  2. A samadhi is typically smaller than a dargah

  3. A samadhi is typically more ornate than a dargah

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A samadhi is a tomb that houses the remains of a Hindu saint, while a dargah is a tomb that houses the remains of a Muslim saint. A samadhi is typically smaller than a dargah. A samadhi is typically more ornate than a dargah.

What is the most common type of cemetery in China?

  1. Public cemetery

  2. Private cemetery

  3. Church cemetery

  4. Family cemetery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public cemeteries are the most common type of cemetery in China, and they are typically owned and operated by a government agency.

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