Founders of Sociology Quiz

Create an image depicting notable sociologists, including Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, and W.E.B. Du Bois, in a classroom setting, with books and charts related to sociology surrounding them.

Founders of Sociology Quiz

Test your knowledge of the pioneers of sociology with this engaging quiz! Discover the foundational figures and critical concepts that have shaped the field of sociology.

Learn about key sociologists and their contributions.
Challenge yourself with questions on sociology's history and important theories.
Perfect for students, educators, and anyone interested in the social sciences!

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#3: Who was the first black man to release a study from Harvard?

Booker T. Washington

Herbert Spencer

W.E.B Du Bois

#4: Who was the famous, feminist, British writer who translated Comte’s Positive Philosophy from French to English?

Harriet Martineau

Jane Addams

Taylor Swift

#5: Who co-founded the “Hull House” in Chicago Illinois for those who need refuge?

Harriet Martineau

Jane Addams

Jennifer Lawrence

#6: Who was the first known Mexican American to earn a doctorate in sociology at the Washington University in St. Louis?

Julian Samora

Herbert Spence

Karl Marx

#8: Who was the German sociologist that believed capitalism would soon self destruct to communism?

Karl Marx

Booker T. Washington

Chris Hemsworth

#9: Who thought that there was a correlation between societies structure and the human body, and invented Social Darwinism?

George H. Mead

Herbert Spencer

Émile Durkheim

#10: Who studied collective behavior and social interaction in Chicago?

Robert Ezra Park

Max Weber

Karl Marx

#11: Who explored the idea of self concept and understanding?

Julian Samora

Jane Addams

George H. Mead

#12: Which sociologist identified rationalization as a key influence in the change from a preindustrial society to an industrial one?

Max Weber

W.E.B Du Bois

Émile Durkheim

#13: What black man believed that black people should stay in slavery for economic benefits?

Max Weber

Booker T. Washington

Karl Marx

#14: Who collected statistical data on suicide and found that sociologists should not only observe societies but also examine the facts?

Émile Durkheim

W.E.B Du Bois

Auguste Comte

#15: What sociologist lost her sense of smell, taste, and ability to hear, and still outside Dickens?

Jane Addams

Emma Watson

Harriet Martineau

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