Sociology Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent Sociology Quizzes

Explore key sociological concepts and theories, including Bourdieu's habitus, Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills, and the impact of global interdependence.

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 1660 | Last updated: Apr 15, 2025

Sample Question
In the context of Pierre Bourdieu's theory, which of the following best describes the concept of "habitus"?

A structured set of historical relations deposited within individual bodies within a social field.

The external social structures and powers that dictate individual and societal norms, distinct from personal agency.

A system of economic exchanges characterized by asymmetric power relations between social classes.

The collection of resources or capitals, such as cultural, economic, and social, that an individual possesses.

Chapter 14 Urban and Environmental Sociology: Quick Quiz

Welcome to chapter fourteen in our sociology study, where today we’ll be taking a good look at the topic from an urban and environmental point of view. Can you answer questions on cities, population, revitalization efforts...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 582 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Urban sociologists focus on the study of cities and their surroundings.

True

False

Introduction To Sociology Quiz

Welcome to your introductory quiz to the wonderful study of sociology – wherein we analyze the developments, structure, and general functioning processes of human society. Embark on a sociological exploration with our...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 51861 | Last updated: Aug 7, 2025

Sample Question
Sociology is the study of:

People in a society

Interactions among people

Social institutions

All of the above

A Knowledge Quiz For Sociology Students!

In our society, much goes in to influence how people relate to each other and changes in their environment. Through the study of sociology, we understand the factors and how to understand the nature of those around us. Well, this...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 13893 | Last updated: Aug 21, 2025

Sample Question
Social Stratification is...

A process in which people are divided into groups reflecting their relative wealth, and prestige

A system in which people are divided into layers reflecting their relative wealth (property), power, and prestige

A process in which the government divides people into layers according to their financial need

A system in which the more superior class of persons oppresses those of a lower class

Sociology 101: Deviance and Social Control Quiz!

Explore the concepts of deviance and social control in this Sociology 101 quiz! Test your understanding of societal norms, mechanisms of control, and the subtle pressures that dictate conformity.

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 7627 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Violations of social norms that offend a large number of people or people in a position to influence social judgment.

Deviance

Conformity

Social control

Pure deviant

None of the above

Exam 4 For Sociology

EXAM 4 for sociology covers essential concepts such as race, minority issues, scapegoat theory, pluralism, and institutional discrimination.

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 389 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
"Race" refers to:

Skin color, when it is other than white

A variety of members of any minority group or category within a mulicultural society

A shared cultural heritage, including language and religion

A socially constructed category of people who share biological traits that members of a society consider important

Sociology Quiz: Exam Questions! Trivia

Engage with key sociological concepts through this trivia quiz! Explore topics like social class, poverty, and ideologies, as framed by theorists like Max Weber.

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 401 | Last updated: Mar 16, 2025

Sample Question
Which one of the following WAS NOT considered by Max Weber to be involved in an individual's social position?

Social Power

Economic class (property)

The means of production. (production)

Social staus or prestige

The Sociology Trivia Exam: Quiz!

Sociology is the study of human behavior. Sociology refers to social behavior, society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and the culture that pertains to our environment. The primary function of sociology,...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 251 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2025

Sample Question
Which is the Continuum of Social Arrangements?

CONFLICT-CONFRONTATION-COMPETITION-CONSENSUS

CONFRONTATION-CONFLICT-COMPETITION-CONSENSUS

COMPETITION-CONFRONTATION-CONFLICT-CONSENSUS

CONSENSUS-CONFLICT-CONFRONTATION-COMPETITION

None of the above

Primary and Secondary Sociology Class

This is for sociology class. anyone is welcome to take this quiz anytime. :)

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 514 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
What statement is the least accurate description of primary and secondary groups?

Secondary groups are less formal than primary groups.

Primary groups play a key role in the development of self.

Secondary groups are larger than primary groups and more anonymous.

Primary groups provide a buffer from the threatening aspects of society.

This Is For Sociology Students!

this is for sociology class. anyone is welcome to take this quiz anytime. :)

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 143 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2025

Sample Question
Another name for nature is ______________ while an alternative term for nurture is ______________.

Socialization/genetics

Heredity/the social environment

Biology/environment

Biology/sociobiology

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