Practice Legitimization of Social Structures - 2.4 | Chapter 2: The Religion and Society | ICSE Class 12 Sociology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does legitimization mean in a sociological context?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how authority is accepted by society.

Question 2

Easy

Name a famous example of religious legitimization in history.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider monarchy and God.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the divine right of kings?

  • A system of government based on democracy
  • A belief that kings derive power from God
  • A method of electing leaders

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's about authority coming from a higher power.

Question 2

True or False: The caste system has no religious justification in Hinduism.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how caste divisions are defined in religious texts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically evaluate how religious beliefs could be used to both justify and challenge social inequalities.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Explore the dual role of religion in historical contexts.

Question 2

Propose a hypothetical scenario where a new religious movement arises that seeks to overturn traditional social hierarchies. What factors would contribute to its success or failure?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider current social movements and their dynamics.

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