Influential Figures in Sociology and Sociological Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge on influential sociologists and key concepts in sociological theory with this quiz on social facts, symbolic interactionism, power dynamics, and more!

#1

Who is considered the founding father of sociology?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
#2

Who coined the term 'sociology'?

Auguste Comte
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
#3

Which sociological perspective focuses on power differentials and social inequalities?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#4

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the importance of symbols, language, and communication in society?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#5

Which sociological perspective focuses on the ways in which individuals interact through shared meanings and symbols?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#6

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'social facts'?

Herbert Spencer
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
#7

Which sociological perspective focuses on how society creates and maintains social order?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist theory
#8

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'verstehen'?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
#9

Who is known for their work on the 'theory of symbolic interactionism'?

Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
George Herbert Mead
#10

Who is associated with the concept of 'anomie'?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
#11

Who developed the concept of 'rationalization' and 'iron cage'?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
#12

Which sociologist developed the 'theory of social action'?

Karl Marx
Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
#13

Which sociologist is known for their theory of 'social exchange'?

Talcott Parsons
George Homans
Erving Goffman
Howard S. Becker
#14

Which sociologist is known for their work on 'the theory of structuration'?

Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
Anthony Giddens
#15

Which sociologist is known for their theory of 'the theory of social capital'?

Pierre Bourdieu
Michel Foucault
Jacques Derrida
Jürgen Habermas

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