One of the main reasons people adopted their family name was:
a a government wanted to keep tabs on them, to draft them into war or tax them
b. of their religion and their desire to be identified with it
c. the need to marry “out of their lineage,” that is, in order to avoid marrying a close relative
d. the rise in geographic mobility and the need to keep in touch with those left behind
a a government wanted to keep tabs on them, to draft them into war or tax them
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A. genetic B. structural C. traditional D. contemporary
Judaism is an example of a religion based on:
a. animism. b. monotheism. c. polytheism. d. abstract ideals. e. supernaturalism.
The chapter identifies four types of people who are considered deviant and therefore targets of direct social control. Which of the following is NOT one of those four types?
a. The poor b. The one percent c. The mentally ill d. Criminals
Gerstel and Sarkisian conclude that ______.
a. politicians are beginning to look at research and reforming their opinions b. growing advocacy for marriage unwittingly undermines community c. the emphasis should be on marriage quantity and not marriage quality d. marriage initiatives that promote healthy relationships will increase community engagement