Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

Written Summative Test 3.1

Name: ____________________________________________ Section: _____________________ Date: ____________________

General Instructions: STRICTLY NO ERASURE. Answer with an erasure is automatically wrong.

I. Match each item in Column A to the description in Column B. Write only the CAPITAL LETTER
of your choice on the space provided before each number.

1. the study of human social life, groups and society A. identity

2. clothes, music and food are examples of this aspect of culture B. culture
3. defined as a society’s way of life C. society
4. systematic study of biological cultural, & social aspects of man D. nonmaterial
5. the study of overall functions of society E. material
6. systematic study of politics F. anthropology
7. distinctive characteristics that defines an individual G. social sciences
8. interpretations of one’s behavior are examples of this aspect of culture H. sociology
9. group of people living in a community I. political science
10. present and examine new insights about the various aspects J. sociologist
of society k. anthropologists

II. Write T before each number if the statement is true, F if the statement is false and C if it cannot be
determined.

11. One may have a multiple identities

12. Social anthropologists study language and discourse and how they shape different aspects of society
13. Prehistoric societies are the main concerns of sociologists.
14. Reflecting on the variety of identities encourages prejudices about others.
15. Identities are not fixed.
16. Political scientists specializing in public administration examine how the government functions
17. Identity changes over the period of time.
18. Sociology deals with the fundamental qualities of freedom, equality, and justice.
19. Anthropology integrates elements from biological sciences and humanities
20. Comparative politics compares domestic politics and governance systems across different sovereign
states

II. Enumeration. Identify what is being asked in each item.

21-23. Three factors that may affect one’s identity

24-26. Three examples of social, cultural, and political changes affecting individual and collective identities
27-30.

IV. Essay.

What is the importance of knowing and understanding one’s identity?