Sociological Theories (Ibn-i-Khaldun, Spencer, Max Weber, Karl Marx) – MCQs


According to Marx, what is the primary cause of alienation in capitalist societies?
A) Lack of social mobility
B) Economic inequality
C) Division of labor
D) Political repression

How does Marx view the role of historical materialism in societal development?
A) It explains the role of ideas in history
B) It describes the stages of economic development
C) It predicts future technological advancements
D) It analyzes the impact of religion on society

What is the first stage in Marx’s theory of historical materialism?
A) Primitive communism
B) Feudalism
C) Capitalism
D) Communism

What is the central idea of Marx’s theory of historical materialism?
A) The role of technology in societal development
B) The impact of religion on social change
C) The influence of ideas on historical progress
D) The role of economic forces in shaping society

According to Marx, what is the ultimate goal of historical development?
A) Economic equality
B) Social harmony
C) Class struggle
D) Communism

What is the primary focus of Marx’s conflict theory?
A) Conflict between individuals
B) Conflict between social classes
C) Conflict between nations
D) Conflict between genders

How does Marx describe the power dynamics in a capitalist society?
A) Power is evenly distributed among all classes
B) Power is concentrated in the hands of the proletariat
C) Power is concentrated in the hands of the bourgeoisie
D) Power is decentralized and fluid

What is the main criticism of Marx’s theory of historical materialism?
A) It oversimplifies the complexity of societal development
B) It ignores the role of culture and ideology in history
C) It is too focused on economic factors
D) It lacks empirical evidence

How does Marx view the role of education in perpetuating capitalist ideology?
A) Education promotes critical thinking and social change
B) Education reinforces capitalist values and norms
C) Education encourages class consciousness
D) Education challenges the status quo

What is the main criticism of Marx’s theory of alienation?
A) It neglects the positive aspects of work
B) It is too focused on economic factors
C) It does not account for individual differences
D) It overlooks the role of technology
 

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    • Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate your perspective and will work on including more details about other philosophers in future content to provide a broader and more balanced view

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