Question 1

Power refers to the ability of groups to impose their will upon others.​

Accepted Answer

Power is a concept related to control, influence, and domination. It is the ability of individuals or groups to make things happen or to prevent things from happening. Often, power is exerted through coercion or force, but it can also be exerted through persuasion, manipulation, or authority. In politics, power is an essential element that defines the relationships of domination and subordination among different actors.

Question 2

The global leaders in military spending in descending order are the United States, Japan, Britain, and France.​

Accepted Answer

The United States leads in military spending, followed by China, India, and Russia. Japan, Britain, and France are significant spenders but do not follow the US in that specific order.

Question 3

When foreign-born individuals migrate to another country, it is known as external migration.​

Accepted Answer

External migration refers to the movement of people from one country to another, which includes foreign-born individuals relocating to a new country.

Question 4

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide are overweight.​

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, there are over 1.1 billion overweight people worldwide.

Question 5

Globalization has expanded and intensified structural violence.​

Accepted Answer

Globalization has resulted in increased economic inequality, which in turn has led to an increase in structural violence. The gap between rich and poor has widened, leading to a lack of access to basic resources such as healthcare and education for many people. This lack of access to resources can result in increased violence and crime as people struggle to survive. Additionally, globalization has led to the exploitation of workers in developing countries, who are often paid low wages and work in unsafe conditions. This exploitation can also be seen as a form of structural violence.

Question 6

Globally, although there is structural violence, equality is increasing rapidly.​

Accepted Answer

While progress has been made towards equality in some areas, structural violence and inequality still exist in many forms around the world.

Question 7

A devolution movement is evident in numerous nationalist movements today.​

Accepted Answer

Many nationalist movements today are seeking greater autonomy and control over their own affairs, which is a key feature of devolution. This can be seen in movements such as Catalonia in Spain, Scotland in the UK, and Kurdistan in the Middle East.

Question 8

Megacorporations are controlled by outside market forces exclusively.​

Accepted Answer

Megacorporations are controlled by both internal management decisions and outside market forces. While market forces such as competition and consumer demand do play a significant role in shaping a corporation's strategy and operations, internal decisions made by top-level management and the board of directors also have a significant impact on a corporation's direction and success.

Question 9

Modernization is a biased Western development concept.​

Accepted Answer

Modernization theory, which emerged in the West in the 1950s and 1960s, presents Western civilization as the ideal model of development. It assumes that traditional societies are backward, and the only way to advance is to adopt Western-style laws, institutions, and values. This concept has been criticized for its ethnocentric and Eurocentric bias, neglecting the social, cultural, and historical diversity of non-Western societies.

Question 10

Pluralistic societies tend to be more stable over time.​

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic societies, while rich in diversity and viewpoints, often face challenges in maintaining stability due to potential conflicts arising from differing beliefs, values, and interests among various groups.

Question 11

About 6 billion people in the world are undernourished.​

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that about 828 million people are undernourished globally, not 6 billion.

Question 12

Our planet today is constantly under satellite surveillance.​

Accepted Answer

It is true that our planet today is constantly under satellite surveillance. There are numerous satellites orbiting the Earth that provide various types of information such as weather patterns, geological data, and even real-time imaging of the Earth's surface. This technology has revolutionized our ability to monitor and understand our planet.

Question 13

Hard power is coercive.​

Accepted Answer

Hard power relies on the use of force, threats or sanctions to achieve its objectives. It is therefore inherently coercive.

Question 14

Multiculturalism is more common than cultural pluralism.​

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism and cultural pluralism are related but distinct concepts, and one is not necessarily more common than the other. Multiculturalism refers to the coexistence of diverse cultures, while cultural pluralism emphasizes the acceptance and support of cultural diversity within a society.

Question 15

The invention of the steam engine launched the Industrial Revolution.​

Accepted Answer

The steam engine, invented by James Watt in the late 18th century, was a key invention that allowed for mechanization and automation in various industries, leading to the Industrial Revolution.

Question 16

All pluralistic societies have adopted a public policy of multiculturalism.

Accepted Answer

Pluralistic societies recognize and respect diversity within their population, but not all have adopted a public policy of multiculturalism. Multiculturalism as a policy is an approach some countries take to manage diversity, but it's not universal among all pluralistic societies.

Question 17

Traditional societies tend to be disrupted under modernization.​

Accepted Answer

Modernization often brings about changes in technology, economy, education, and values that are incompatible with traditional societies, leading to disruption and transformation.

Question 18

Accommodation is a more radical term for "acculturation."​

Accepted Answer

Accommodation refers to the process of groups or individuals adjusting to each other to reduce conflict, while acculturation involves the cultural modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture. They are distinct concepts and not a matter of one being a more radical term for the other.

Question 19

The efficiency of the atmosphere in retaining heat is increasing.​

Accepted Answer

This is known as the greenhouse effect, where certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat and warm the Earth's surface. The increased concentration of these gases, such as carbon dioxide, is causing the atmosphere's efficiency in retaining heat to increase.

Question 20

Israel, Britain, and India are all considered to be nuclear states.​

Accepted Answer

Israel, Britain, and India are all known to possess nuclear weapons and are recognized as nuclear states by the international community.

Quiz 16: Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology

Power refers to the ability of groups to impose their will upon others.​

The global leaders in military spending in descending order are the United States, Japan, Britain, and France.​

When foreign-born individuals migrate to another country, it is known as external migration.​

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide are overweight.​

Globalization has expanded and intensified structural violence.​

Globally, although there is structural violence, equality is increasing rapidly.​

A devolution movement is evident in numerous nationalist movements today.​

Megacorporations are controlled by outside market forces exclusively.​

Modernization is a biased Western development concept.​

Pluralistic societies tend to be more stable over time.​

About 6 billion people in the world are undernourished.​

Our planet today is constantly under satellite surveillance.​

Hard power is coercive.​

Multiculturalism is more common than cultural pluralism.​

The invention of the steam engine launched the Industrial Revolution.​

All pluralistic societies have adopted a public policy of multiculturalism.

Traditional societies tend to be disrupted under modernization.​

Accommodation is a more radical term for "acculturation."​

The efficiency of the atmosphere in retaining heat is increasing.​

Israel, Britain, and India are all considered to be nuclear states.​

Power refers to the ability of groups to impose their will upon others.

The global leaders in military spending in descending order are the United States, Japan, Britain, and France.

When foreign-born individuals migrate to another country, it is known as external migration.

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide are overweight.

Globalization has expanded and intensified structural violence.

Globally, although there is structural violence, equality is increasing rapidly.

A devolution movement is evident in numerous nationalist movements today.

Megacorporations are controlled by outside market forces exclusively.

Modernization is a biased Western development concept.

Pluralistic societies tend to be more stable over time.

About 6 billion people in the world are undernourished.

Our planet today is constantly under satellite surveillance.

Hard power is coercive.

Multiculturalism is more common than cultural pluralism.

The invention of the steam engine launched the Industrial Revolution.

Traditional societies tend to be disrupted under modernization.

Accommodation is a more radical term for "acculturation."

The efficiency of the atmosphere in retaining heat is increasing.

Israel, Britain, and India are all considered to be nuclear states.