Political Anthropology MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: November 23, 2024

1. Political anthropology primarily studies:
A. Economic systems
B. Political systems and their cultural contexts
C. Geological formations
D. Religious beliefs
Answer: B

2. Which of the following is a key concept in political anthropology?
A. Plate tectonics
B. Cultural diffusion
C. Power and authority
D. Climate patterns
Answer: C

3. The study of ‘chiefdoms’ in political anthropology focuses on:
A. Highly centralized political systems
B. Egalitarian societies
C. Political organization with a single leader and ranked hierarchy
D. Urban industrial societies
Answer: C

4. ‘Social stratification’ in political anthropology refers to:
A. The distribution of languages
B. The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society
C. The study of animal behavior
D. Geographical mapping
Answer: B

5. The term ‘state’ in political anthropology is defined as:
A. A small, kin-based group
B. A large, complex society with a centralized government
C. A temporary political alliance
D. An informal leadership system
Answer: B

6. Which of the following is an example of a ‘stateless society’?
A. Modern democratic nation
B. Hunter-gatherer band
C. Monarchy
D. Dictatorship
Answer: B

7. ‘Political legitimacy’ refers to:
A. The physical territory of a state
B. The right to rule based on accepted standards and norms
C. The economic resources of a society
D. The legal system of a country
Answer: B

8. Which anthropologist is known for their work on segmentary lineage systems?
A. Claude Lévi-Strauss
B. E. E. Evans-Pritchard
C. Bronislaw Malinowski
D. Franz Boas
Answer: B

9. ‘Hegemony’ in political anthropology is best described as:
A. The use of brute force to control a population
B. The dominance of one social group over others, often through ideological means
C. The complete absence of power structures
D. An economic system based on trade
Answer: B

10. The study of ‘political symbols’ involves:
A. Geological formations
B. The meaning and use of symbols in political processes
C. Climate patterns
D. Genetic variations
Answer: B

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