Worksheet: Introducing Western Sociologists | Sociology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Sociology is said to have emerged from the "age of ______________."

Q2: The Enlightenment placed a high value on ______________ and human beings.

Q3: The French Revolution of 1789 brought ______________ sovereignty to individuals and nation-states.

Q4: The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity emerged from the ______________ Revolution.

Q5: The Industrial Revolution began in ______________ in the late 18th century.

Q6: According to Karl Marx, in capitalist society, there was an ever-intensifying process of ______________.

Q7: According to Emile Durkheim, society is a collective moral entity that transcends the ______________.

Q8: Max Weber emphasized the importance of "empathetic understanding" to capture the ______________ of social actors.

Q9: The "ideal type" is a model that emphasizes significant characteristics and maintains logical ______________.

Q10: Bureaucracy embodied the rational-legal authority that became dominant in ______________ times.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The French Revolution brought political sovereignty to individuals.
Reason: The Declaration of Human Rights challenged the legitimacy of inherited privileges and declared the equality of all citizens.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes in two main areas.
Reason: The first involved the systematic application of science and technology to industrial production.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Karl Marx believed that capitalism played a crucial role in advancing humanity towards a future of equality and freedom.
Reason: Marx saw class conflict as a major force in social transformation.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Emile Durkheim is recognized as the founder of sociology as a formal discipline.
Reason: Durkheim's upbringing instilled in him a lasting influence on his views on society.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: Max Weber emphasized the importance of "empathetic understanding" in sociology.
Reason: Weber believed that social scientists should not allow their own values or worldview to interfere when conveying the perspectives and worldviews of others.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the three main processes that shaped the emergence of modernity in Europe.

Q2: What were the key features of the Age of Enlightenment?

Q3: What is the significance of the French Revolution in the context of political sovereignty?

Q4: How did the Industrial Revolution change the organization of labor and society?

Q5: Explain Karl Marx's concept of alienation in capitalist society.

Q6: Describe the two key components of Marx's economic theory.

Q7: How did Marx view class struggle as a driver of social change?

Q8: What is meant by "class consciousness" in the context of Marx's theory?

Q9: What are social facts, according to Emile Durkheim?

Q10: Differentiate between mechanical and organic solidarity as presented by Durkheim.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q2: How did the Industrial Revolution transform labor and society?

Q3: What is Karl Marx's concept of alienation?

Q4: What are social facts, according to Emile Durkheim?

Q5: What are Max Weber's "ideal types"?

Q6: What is meant by "value neutrality" in Max Weber's sociology?

Q7: What are the characteristics of bureaucracy?

Q8: How is the hierarchy of authority structured in a bureaucratic organization?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Compare and contrast the key ideas of Karl Marx and Max Weber in the field of sociology.

Q2: Analyze how the Age of Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of sociology as a discipline.

Q3: Discuss the significance of the French Revolution in the development of modern political and social values.

Q4: Explain Max Weber's concept of "social action" and its relevance in sociological analysis.

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