Test 1

Question 1

thanatology

Answer 1

study of death

Question 2

thanatos

Answer 2

greek god of death

Question 3

sociology

Answer 3

the science of social groups; processes that tend to maintain or change these forms of organizations and the relations between groups and individuals

Question 4

mores

Answer 4

“must behavior” patterns of ideas and acts of people as relates to treatment of the dead, which calls for a strong reaction from society if violated

Question 5

folkways

Answer 5

behaviors which somewhat less compulsive than mores of the same society, do not call for a strong reaction from society of violated

Question 6

customs

Answer 6

social behavior as dictated by the tradition of the people

Question 7

common beliefs in American society

Answer 7

• life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
• equality before the law
• freedom of selection
• common school education
• decent disposition

Question 8

American national character

Answer 8

• family structure
• religion
• government
• economics
• age
• education level
• mobility

Question 9

American customs in funeral service

Answer 9

• funeral home
• embalming
• viewing
• funeral director
• credit (payment)
• disposition
• rights and ceremonies

Question 10

cultural universal

Answer 10

like abstract patterns of and for living and dying, which are identifiable in all cultures
- announcement of death
- care of deceased
- method of disposition
- ceremony/ritual
- memorialization

Question 11

inventors of embalming

Answer 11

ancient Egyptians

Question 12

which culture was the first to record a morality of group life based on internal conscience rather than on external authority supported by force?

Answer 12

ancient egyptians

Question 13

osiris

Answer 13

god of the underworld
- decided on, once you die, your perpetual happiness or perpetual misery

Question 14

circle of necessity

Answer 14

ancient egyptians
- the soul will make a 3000 year long journey and then return to the body