Midterm Examination

in
Social Dimension of Education (Educ 3)

Name:_________________________________________ Course &Year:__________

Instructor: IVY SANCHEZ DIAZ

I- Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. There are many definitions of peace, but according to JOHAN Galtung peace is defined as
____________.
a. Absence of violence c. absence of conflict
b. Absence of war d. equal distribution of resources

2. The presence of just and non-exploitative relationship as well as human and ecological well-being
refers to___________.

a. peace c. positive peace

b. negative peace d. world peace

3. Participating in tree planting activities or cleanliness and beautification activities in the community is
a response to this level of peace.

a. Personal peace c. Peace with the Environment

b. peace with the Supreme Being d. Global peace

4. The central concern of peace education is__________________.

a. Promotion of peace c. absence of violence

b. Promotion of human dignity and d. absence of war
well-being

5. Negative actions toward members of a specific social group that may be manifested in avoidance,
aversion or even violence is termed as___________.
a. stereotyping c. discrimination
b. prejudice d. tolerance

6. In most developed countries, peace education focuses on combating racism and enthocentrism,
while in underdeveloped countries peace education is aimed at______________.
a. structural violence c. nuclear disarmament
b. citizenship education d. eradication of poverty

7. The act of respecting, accepting and appreciating the rich diversity of culture and various forms of
human expression refers to____________.
a. tolerance c. values formation
b. respect d. prejudice

8. The most horrible effect of war is_______________.

a. destruction of property c. massive death
b. people fleeing their homes d. proliferation of weapons

9. Structural violence is reflected in conditions liked_____________.

I- great gulf between the rich and the poor
II- highly uneven distribution of wealth and resources
III- presence of hunger and poverty

a. I only c. III only

b. II only d. I, II and III

10. When a neutral party attempts to bring about peaceful settlement or compromise between persons
or groups through objective intervention the result is___________.
a. mediation c. collaborative problem solving
b. conflict resolution d. conflict transformation

11. The theory about the foundation of culture rather than then practice which subsumes cultural ideas
is_______________.
a. transformational culture c. subculture
b. theoretical culturalism d. multiculturalism

12. Which is a progressive approach for transforming education that holistically critiques current short-
coming, failings and discriminatory practices on education?
a. Multicultural education c. Disciplinary education
b. Peace education d. Values Education

13. Teachers use examples and content from a variety of cultures and groups to illustrate key concepts,
generalizations and issues within their subject area or disciplines. Which is described?
a. Demo Teaching c. Subject focus
b. Content integration d. Cultural changes

14. Which exists when teachers modify their teaching in ways that will facilitate the academic
achievement of students from diverse racial, cultural and social class groups?
a. school culture and social culture c. prejudice reduction
b. equity pedagogy d. content integration

15. Which can be based on a variety of factors, including religion, race, ethnicity, age and sexual
orientation?
a. culture c. culture identification
b. multiculturalism d. subculture

16. Which refers to passing on the accumulated experiences of the past generations to the incoming
generations?
a. conservation function c. research
b. instructional d. social service

17. Which branch of government proposes and enforces rules and laws?
a. politics c. executive
b. judicial d. legislative

18. The basic purpose of education is__________.

a. community service c. socialization
b. transmission of knowledge d. producing goods

19. Which group consists of a small, exclusive membership with common religious belief?
a. community c. sect
b. cult d. religion

20. Which group tends to be large, with inclusive membership, in low tension with surrounding society?
a. church c. sect
b. cult d. religion

21. Any set of coherent answers to dilemmas of human existence that makes the world meaningful.
a. community c. sect
b. cult d. religion

22. _____referred to by Stark and Bain Bridge (1985) as the more innovative institutions and are formed
when people create new religious beliefs and practices.
a. church c. sect
b. cult d. religion

23. Which refers to the primary family consisting of husband, wife and child/children.
a. patrilocal c. matrilined
b. extended d. conjugal

24. The institution which resolves conflicts that are public in nature and involve more than a few people
is called___________________.
a. Education c. Family
b. Religion d. Government

25. A political system in which citizens periodically choose officials to run their government.
a. Monarchy c. Authoritariarism
b. Democracy d. Totalitarism

26. A political system in which a representative from one family controls the government and power is
passed on through the family from generation to generation.
a. Monarchy c. Authoritariarism
b. Democracy d. Totalitarism

27. The following are functions of subcultures, except one.

a. permitting specialized activity c. identity in mass society
b. embracing their own culture d. cultural adaptation and change

28. According to James Banks (2001), the primary goal of multicultural education is_______________.
a. provide opportunities to all students c. transform the school so that male/female experience equal
b. develop sense of personal efficacy opportunity to learn.

29. The following are approaches to multicultural education, except one.

a. social action c. transformation
b. contributions d. procession

30. It describes lesson and activities used by teachers to help students develop positive attitudes.
a. school culture and social culture c. prejudice reduction
b. equity pedagogy d. content integration

31. Which type of economics that is concerned with the specific economic units of parts that make an
economic system and the relationship between those parts.
a. Macroeconomics c. Manufacturers
b. Microeconomics d. Consumers

32. It focuses on such problems as role of unemployment, the changing level of prices, the nation’s total
output of goods and services and the ways in which government raises and spends money.
a. Macroeconomics c. Manufacturers
b. Microeconomics d. Consumers
33. There are three basic economic problems.
I- What good and services to produce and how much.
II- Where to distribute goods and services
III- How to produce goods and services.
IV- For whom are the goods and services.

a. I, II and III c. II, III and IV

b. I, III and IV d. all of the above

34. Which of these is not a function of religion?

a. serves as a means of social control
b. exerts influence upon personality development
c. helps promotion of carrier
d. gives comfort and strength

35.___________ exists when a subculture adopts values and beliefs that are predominantly in
opposition to those of larger society.
a. change c. counterculture
b. deviant d. society

36. Negative attitudes towards lesbians and gay men.

a. classism c. heterosexism
b. gender ism d. ageism

37. Prejudice against those who do not measure up to the standards of beauty.
a. classism c. heterosexism
b. looksism d. ageism

38. A system of attitudes, actions and structures that subordinates others on the basis of their sex.
a. classism c. sexism
b. looksism d. ageism

39. Distancing from and perceiving the poor as “the other”.

a. classism c. sexism
b. looksism d. ageism

40. The belief that one’s own cultural or racial heritage is innately superior to that of others.
a. racism c. sexism
b. looksism d. ageism

41. What is a peaceable classroom?

a. a classroom where students feel safe and secure.
b. place where they grow as persons without being ridiculed
c. posters cooperation, affirmation and appreciation.
d. all of the above
42. The following are causes of poverty, except one.
a. inequitable distribution c. corruption
b. lack of education d. collaboration

43. It occurs when one’s actions or beliefs are unacceptable to and restricted by the other.
a. conflict c. chaos
b. war d. riot
44. Culturally responsive teaching encompasses elements such as:
I- communication of high expectations
II- active teaching methods
III- deviating the curriculum
IV- cultural sensitivity
a. I and III only c. III and IV only
b. I, II and III d. I, II and IV only

45. The functions of institutions, except one.

a. simplify social behavior for the individual
b. provide ready-made forms of social relations
c. acts as agencies of coordination and stability for the total culture.
d. identify deviant behavior

46. It is a set of moral teachings and values that all religions have in some form.
a. rituals c. norms
b. code of conduct d. folkways
47. Acts and ceremonies by which believers appeal to and serve God.
a. religious rituals c. norms
b. code of conduct d. folkways

48. It refers to phenomena that are regarded as extraordinary, transcendent, and outside the everyday
course of events.
a. sacred c. rituals
b. legitimation of norms d. religious community

49. A political system that does not allow citizens to participate in government.
a. .Monarchy c. Authoritariarism
b. Democracy d. Totalitarism
50. A political system under which the government maintains tight control over nearly all aspects of the
citizens’ lives.
a. Monarchy c. Authoritariarism
b. Democracy d. Totalitarism