20 Must-Know Questions on the History of Philanthropic Social Work (With Images)

1. When did organized philanthropic social work emerge as a distinct profession? A. Late 19th century B. Early 18th century C. 20th century D. Ancient times Answer: A

2. The Charity Organization Society (COS) in the UK and the U.S. was established during which period? A. Late 19th century B. Early 18th century C. 20th century D. Ancient times Answer: A

3. Who is often regarded as the pioneer of modern social work in the United States? A. Jane Addams B. Florence Nightingale C. Mary Richmond D. Elizabethan Poor Laws Answer: A

4. The Settlement House movement in the U.S. began in the late: A. 19th century B. 18th century C. 20th century D. Ancient times Answer: A

5. The establishment of Hull House by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr marked the beginning of: A. The Settlement House movement B. Charity Organization Society C. Social Gospel Movement D. Community Chests Answer: A

6. The Elizabethan Poor Laws, enacted in England during the 16th century, laid the foundation for: A. Formalized social welfare systems B. Religious philanthropy C. Professional social work D. Informal charity Answer: A

7. When did the Social Gospel Movement gain prominence in the United States? A. Late 19th and early 20th centuries B. Early 18th century C. 17th century D. Ancient times Answer: A

8. Who is known for establishing the first organized social work training program in the U.S.? A. Mary Richmond B. Edward Franklin Frazier C. Jane Addams D. Harry Hopkins Answer: A

9. The Charity Organization Society (COS) in the U.S. emphasized: A. Scientific approach to charity and individual casework B. Community-based activism C. Direct financial assistance to individuals D. Promoting political movements Answer: A

10. The Great Depression in the 1930s led to the creation of: A. The New Deal programs B. The Charity Organization Society C. The Settlement House movement D. Elizabethan Poor Laws Answer: A

11. Who is considered the founder of modern social work education in the United States? A. Mary Richmond B. Jane Addams C. Harry Hopkins D. Abraham Flexner Answer: D

12. The Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s influenced social work's focus on: A. Social justice and equality B. Charity-based approaches C. Individual casework D. Religious philanthropy Answer: A

13. The focus of social work during the Progressive Era in the early 20th century was primarily on: A. Social reform and addressing societal inequalities B. Religious philanthropy C. Charity-based approaches D. Individual casework Answer: A

14. When was the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) established in the United States? A. 1955 B. 1969 C. 1935 D. 1921 Answer: D

15. Who is known for pioneering casework as a social work method in the early 20th century? A. Mary Richmond B. Jane Addams C. Harry Hopkins D. Florence Nightingale Answer: A

16. The Friendly Visitors Movement was a precursor to: A. The Settlement House movement B. The Charity Organization Society C. The Social Gospel Movement D. The Elizabethan Poor Laws Answer: B

17. The term "philanthropy" is derived from which language? A. Greek B. Latin C. French D. Spanish Answer: A

18. Who is considered the founder of modern social work in India? A. Mary Richmond B. Jane Addams C. Dora Kinrade D. Dhondo Keshav Karve Answer: D

19. When did the American Association of Social Workers (AASW) become the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)? A. 1955 B. 1960 C. 1945 D. 1973 Answer: D

20. The Flexner Report, published in 1915, had a significant impact on: A. Social work education in the United States B. The Charity Organization Society C. The Settlement House movement D. The Social Gospel Movement Answer: A