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Key Term Quiz

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A large, organized religion that is not linked officially with the state or government is called a (an):

ecclesia.sect.denomination.cult.

Marcus Hansen notes that the grandchildren of immigrants will demonstrate greater ethnic awareness and interest than their parents. He called the phenomena:

principle of third-generation interest.symbolic ethnicity.ethnicity paradox.an ethclass.

Which concept do sociologists use to refer to the characteristic of ethnic group members eating ethnic foods, acknowledging ceremonial holidays, and supporting specific political issues or the issues confronting an old country.

an ethclassprinciple of third-generation interestethnicity paradoxsymbolic ethnicity

Portraying an Italian as a member of the Mafia, eating pasta, and having an overweight mother are examples of:

respectable bigotry.an ethclass.symbolic ethnicity.ethnicity paradox.

Which of the following is a definition of an ethnicity paradox?

The theory that notes that the grandchildren of immigrants demonstrate greater ethnic awareness and interest than their parents.People who may participate actively in their ethnic enclave while at the same time trying to cross the bridge into the wider community.A concept that denotes the importance of both social class and ethnicity.The symbols of ethnicity such as eating ethnic foods, acknowledging ceremonial holidays, and supporting specific political issues or the issues confronting an old country.

People's opportunities to provide themselves with material goods, positive living conditions, and favorable life experiences is called:

life chances.social status.creationism.civil religion.

Presidents of the United States beginning with Ronald Reagan and continuing through George W. Bush typically conclude even the most straightforward speech with "God Bless the United States of America." This practice illustrates:

respectable religion.creationism.civil religion.denominations.

The recognition that ethnicity and social class are both important factors in determining an individual's life chances is called:

denomination.civil religion.an ethclass.SES.

The Old Order Amish shun most modern conveniences, practice self-segregation and generally try to avoid participating in American social and political activities. They would be an example of a (an):

secessionist minority.genocide.amalgamation.assimilation.

People who support the literal interpretation of the Bible are commonly known as:

Creationists.Religious moderates.Aguillards.none of the above.

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