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Chapter 1 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Exam Questions and Answers
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to BiologicalAnthropology Exam Questions and
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1. Which science studies human and primate origins, variation, and evolution?
a.
physical/biological anthropology
b.
multidisciplinary anthropology
c.
applied anthropology
d.
primatology - Answers -a
2. Which of the following best describes North American anthropology?
a.
It incorporates aspects of the social, life, and physical sciences.
b.
It is primarily dedicated to studying traditional societies.
c.
It is the study of human biological - Answers -a
3. In Canada and the United States, how many major subfields does anthropology
have?
a.
3
b.
4
c.
5
d.
6 - Answers -c
4. Which of the following is a reason why anthropology is a holistic discipline?
a.
Its researchers take an integrative approach to understanding the whole human
condition.
b.
Its researchers have a unique understanding of cultural variation.
c.
, Its researchers conduct applied research all around the world. - Answers -a
5. Which of the following does the term "biocultural" refer to?
a.
the biological evolution of all hominins that rely on culture
b.
a research approach acknowledging the interrelatedness of biology and culture
c.
changes in human culture from generation to generation
d.
biological changes in a species across time - Answers -b
6. According to the text, which of the following best defines cultural anthropology?
a.
It focuses on traditional societies.
b.
It focuses on analyzing material culture from ancient populations.
c.
It has no practical applications in modern society.
d.
It takes a cross-cultural perspective on all aspects of human societies. - Answers -d
7. Which of the following best describes the role of archaeologists?
a.
They aim to recover valuable artifacts for museum displays and other institutional
collectors.
b.
They usually conduct their research without help from experts in other disciplines.
c.
They study past human lifeways by analyzing human interactions with their
environments.
d.
They analyze human skeletal remains when contacted by local police or the RCMP. -
Answers -c
8. What is the name for the subdiscipline of anthropology concerned with various
aspects of human language?
a.
cultural anthropology
b.
anthropological linguistics
c.
applied anthropology
d.
paleoanthropology - Answers -b
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