Political Anthropology MCQs

1. What is political anthropology?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) The study of political theories

(C) The study of power, authority, and governance in human societies

(D) The study of military strategies

2. Who is considered the founder of political anthropology?

(A) Karl Marx

(B) Max Weber

(C) Franz Boas

(D) Morton Fried

3. What is “political organization” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of political ideologies

(B) The study of political institutions and structures

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political revolutions

4. What is “power” in political anthropology?

(A) The ability to influence others or control resources

(B) The ability to win in political debates

(C) The study of political conflicts

(D) The study of political ideologies

5. What is “authority” in political anthropology?

(A) The ability to control the economy

(B) The legitimate use of power

(C) The study of political systems

(D) The study of political revolutions

6. What is “legitimacy” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of political ideologies

(B) The recognition and acceptance of authority by a population

(C) The study of political conflicts

(D) The study of political institutions

7. What is “political ideology”?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) Beliefs and values that justify political actions and structures

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

8. What is “political economy” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of political systems and their economic aspects

(B) The study of political leaders

(C) The study of political revolutions

(D) The study of ancient political systems

9. What is “political ritual” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of political ideologies

(B) Symbolic practices that reinforce political authority and legitimacy

(C) The study of military strategies

(D) The study of political revolutions

10. What is “political conflict”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Struggles over power, resources, or ideologies

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political revolutions

11. What is “political legitimacy”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) The recognition and acceptance of authority by a population

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

12. What is “political violence”?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) The use of force or coercion for political purposes

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

13. What is “political participation” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Involvement of individuals or groups in political processes

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political revolutions

14. What is “political culture”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Shared beliefs, values, and norms about politics within a society

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

15. What is “political mobilization”?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) Organizing individuals or groups for political action

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

16. What is “political authority”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) The legitimate use of power

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

17. What is “political representation”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Acting on behalf of a group or constituency within political processes

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

18. What is “political socialization”?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) The process of learning political values, beliefs, and behaviors

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

19. What is “political stratification”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Hierarchical ranking of individuals or groups based on political power

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political revolutions

20. What is “political integration” in political anthropology?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) The process of creating cohesive political systems

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

21. What is “political order”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) The organization and stability of political structures

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

22. What is “political decentralization”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) The distribution of political power to local or regional levels

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political revolutions

23. What is “political centralization”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) Concentration of political power at a central authority

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies

24. What is “political transformation”?

(A) The study of ancient political systems

(B) Fundamental changes in political structures or systems

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of military strategies

25. What is “political globalization”?

(A) The study of political systems

(B) The process of political interconnectedness and interdependence at a global scale

(C) The study of political leaders

(D) The study of political ideologies