Question 1

Preserved bodies,such as Lindow man,provide a wealth of information about an individual.Discuss some of the conclusions archaeologists have drawn about Lindow man's physical appearance,life,and death based on his physical remains.

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Question 2

Despite our best efforts,it is nearly impossible to tell if an adult skeleton was male or female.

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While it may be difficult to determine the sex of an adult skeleton, there are several physical and anatomical differences between male and female bones that can provide clues to their sex, such as the shape and size of the skull, pelvis, and long bones.

Question 3

We know now that the mysterious body in Tomb 55 is Tutankhamen's father,Ankhenaten.

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The identity of the body found in Tomb 55 remains a subject of debate among Egyptologists, and while some theories suggest it could be Akhenaten, Tutankhamen's father, it has not been conclusively proven.

Question 4

Diseases that affect bone do so through

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Diseases can affect bones in various ways such as erosion, which can lead to loss of bone tissue or weakened structure, growths such as tumors or abnormal bone growth, or altered structure due to genetic or metabolic disorders. Therefore, all of the above options (erosion, growths, altered structure) can be affected by bone diseases.

Question 5

Effects on outer surfaces of bone can be divided into those caused by

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The effects on the outer surfaces of bone can occur due to accident or violence, as well as disease or congenital deformity. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, and the best choice is D.

Question 6

How do archaeologists and physical anthropologists determine age based on skeletal remains? What is considered the most reliable ways to determine age?

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Question 7

Secondary sexual characteristics include breasts and facial hair.

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Secondary sexual characteristics are physical features that develop during puberty and distinguish males and females. Examples of secondary sexual characteristics in females include breast development, widening of hips, and the growth of pubic and underarm hair. Examples of secondary sexual characteristics in males include the growth of facial, chest, and pubic hair, deepening of the voice, and the development of Adam's apple.

Question 8

Etruria,where the sarcophagus of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa came from,is in modern Greece.

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Etruria was actually a region in central Italy, not Greece.

Question 9

Discuss the various ways that archaeologists are able to determine the sex of human remains.Be sure to include the methods used for skeletal remains and discuss any limitations of these methods.

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Question 10

Even though figures in the terracotta army found near Xi'an,China have generic facial features,their variable hairstyles,clothing,etc have provided much information about how people looked.

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Though the facial features are generic, the variable hairstyles, clothing, and other details provide important insights into how the people of that time and place looked.

Question 11

Anthropologist __________ did groundbreaking work that demonstrated the vast majority of claims for cannibalism in the ethnographic or ethnohistorical records were untrustworthy

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William Arens is known for his research and publications challenging the existence of widespread cannibalism in various cultures, arguing that many claims were fabricated or exaggerated.

Question 12

Cannibalism in human remains can be determined by

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The presence of human bones with marks of cutting, smashing, or burning and the presence of human bones mixed with animal bones are both indicative of cannibalism in human remains. Human teeth marks on human bones can be indicative of violence or trauma, but not necessarily cannibalism. Therefore, choices A and B are the best options, and D includes both of those options.

Question 13

So-called Harris lines,detected by X-rays on bones,indicate

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Harris lines are indicators of arrested growth development, often due to malnutrition or disease, but they specifically mark periods when growth was temporarily halted.

Question 14

It is usually impossible to tell more about a skeleton's age at death beyond whether the individual was either young,adult or old.

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It is difficult to determine the exact age of a skeleton at death, but it is possible to estimate whether the individual was young, adult, or old based on the development and fusion of bones.

Question 15

Reconstructions of ancient faces based on information from skulls have achieved a greater degree of accuracy in recent years.

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With advancements in technology and increased knowledge about facial anatomy, reconstructions of ancient faces based on skulls have become more accurate in recent years. Techniques such as CT scanning, 3D printing, and forensic facial reconstruction have all contributed to this improvement in accuracy.

Question 16

Available evidence suggests that Lindow Man did not die naturally,but rather suffered a very violent death.

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Lindow Man's body showed evidence of skull fracture and strangulation, indicating a violent, possibly ritualistic, death.

Question 17

Overall,Lindow Man was not very healthy and he had suffered through hard labor.

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Lindow Man's physical examination revealed that he had not engaged in heavy labor and his nails were manicured, suggesting he did not perform manual labor.

Question 18

Small fragments of bones cannot be recognized as human: there are no diagnostic features that differentiate them from other animal bones.

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Small fragments of bones can sometimes be recognized as human based on diagnostic features such as size and shape, such as the presence of certain bones or anatomical landmarks. However, this can be challenging and requires expertise and careful analysis.

Quiz 8: The Bioarchaeology of People