Question 1

Under modernization, urbanization is particularly marked by:​

Accepted Answer

Under modernization, urbanization is particularly marked by the movement of population from rural to urban areas. This is because modernization brings economic development and opportunities that are more concentrated in urban areas, leading to rural residents moving to cities in search of better jobs and living standards.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not correct?​

Accepted Answer

The introduction of gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines occurred in the 1880s, not the 1840s.

Question 3

Although nuclear energy has benefitted many, it also represents a global threat. Approximately how many stockpiled nuclear warheads exist worldwide?​

Accepted Answer

The Federation of American Scientists estimates that there are currently around 10,500 stockpiled nuclear warheads worldwide. This represents a significant global threat, as the accidental or intentional use of these weapons could have catastrophic consequences for human civilization and the planet as a whole. It is important for countries to work towards nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation efforts to reduce this threat.

Question 4

The adaptation process by which a people resists assimilation by modifying its traditional cultural in response to pressures by a dominant society to preserve its distinctive ethnic identity is known as:​

Accepted Answer

Accommodation is the process by which a group modifies their traditional culture in response to pressures to preserve their ethnic identity. This allows them to maintain their distinct culture while still adapting to the dominant society. Acculturation refers to the process of adopting the culture of another group, cultural evolution refers to the gradual development of culture over time, and ethnocide refers to the deliberate destruction of a culture or culture group.

Question 5

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is largely a symbolic document.​

Accepted Answer

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is not legally binding and its implementation varies across different countries. Therefore, it is largely seen as a symbolic document that acknowledges the rights of Indigenous Peoples and encourages states to respect and uphold those rights.

Question 6

The homogenization of the world's different cultures is sometimes referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

The term "McDonaldization" is often used to describe the process of cultural homogenization, referring to the spread of American fast food chains and other Western brands and cultural norms across the globe.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a subprocess of modernization?​

Accepted Answer

Politicization is not a subprocess of modernization. Modernization primarily focuses on economic and social changes, such as industrialization, agricultural development, and urbanization, whereas politicization refers to the process of becoming more politically aware or active. While political reforms may occur as a result of modernization, it is not considered a direct subprocess of the modernization process.

Question 8

There are developed pockets of resistance in the global order.​

Accepted Answer

There are several examples of countries or groups resisting the actions or influence of established global powers or institutions, such as China's rejection of certain international norms, Russia's annexation of Crimea, or the rise of populist movements in different regions of the world.

Question 9

The current world population, half of which lives in urban areas today, is estimated at:​

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, the current world population is estimated to be around 7 billion as of 2021. Half of this population lives in urban areas. Option A and D are not accurate estimations of the current world population, while option C is a projection for the year 2100.

Question 10

Anthropologists are as interested in the future as they have been in the past.​

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists are interested in studying human behavior and societies, both in the past and present, in order to better understand potential future developments and trends.

Question 11

Modernization is associated with each of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

Modernization is often associated with a Western-based concept and is considered a major influence worldwide. It is also linked to technological development. However, it is not typically linked to maintaining cultural diversity, as modernization may often lead to cultural homogenization and a loss of traditional practices and values.

Question 12

How many countries are members of the European Union?​

Accepted Answer

There are currently 28 member countries in the European Union.

Question 13

Which of the following is a public policy for managing a society's multiple ethnicities in a manner of respect and tolerance?​

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism is a public policy for managing a society's multiple ethnicities in a manner of respect and tolerance. It promotes recognition and celebration of cultural diversity and allows for individuals to maintain their cultural identities while being a part of a larger community. Ethnoculturalism emphasizes the dominance of one particular culture, diversity simply acknowledges differences without necessarily addressing them, and pluralism emphasizes coexistence but can sometimes result in segregation rather than true integration.

Question 14

The "Blue Marble" was the name for:​

Accepted Answer

The "Blue Marble" was the name given to the first photograph of the Earth taken from space in 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew.

Question 15

Paul Farmer works with issues of structural violence in Haiti.​

Accepted Answer

Paul Farmer is a medical anthropologist and physician who has dedicated his career to working on issues of structural violence, particularly in Haiti. He co-founded the nonprofit organization Partners in Health to provide healthcare to impoverished communities.

Question 16

Toxic breast milk among the Inuit has not been found to be a result of structural violence.​

Accepted Answer

The prevalence of toxic breast milk among the Inuit has been linked to structural violence, as a result of environmental pollution caused by industries and colonial policies.

Question 17

Telecommunication, technological development, and industrialization are some of the processes associated with:​

Accepted Answer

Telecommunication, technological development, and industrialization are all components of modernization, which is the process of social and economic development that leads to increased industrialization, urbanization, and globalization. Nationalization is the process of transferring ownership and control of private enterprises to the government, and although it may be associated with some aspects of modernization, it is not directly related to telecommunication or technological development. Globalization, while related to modernization, is a broader concept that encompasses a range of economic, political, social, and cultural processes beyond the scope of technological advancement.

Question 18

Scientific knowledge and techniques mainly borrowed from the industrialized West are primarily associated with the modernization subprocess of:​

Accepted Answer

Scientific knowledge and techniques borrowed from the industrialized West are primarily associated with the modernization subprocess of technological development, which involves the adoption and implementation of advanced technologies and techniques to improve a society's economic productivity and efficiency. This includes the use of scientific approaches to research and development, production processes, and the creation of new products and services.

Question 19

The first circumnavigation of the globe was achieved by which explorer?​

Accepted Answer

The first circumnavigation of the globe was achieved by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, in 1522. Although he did not complete the journey himself (he was killed in the Philippines), one of his ships, the Victoria, successfully made it back to Spain after sailing around the world. Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Francisco Pizarro were all important explorers, but none of them achieved the feat of circumnavigating the globe.

Question 20

Two or more neighboring ethnic groups maintaining a loose political union while retaining their own cultural identities is referred to as a:​

Accepted Answer

A pluralistic society is one where multiple cultural groups coexist while retaining their own identities. They may share a political system or geographical region but still maintain distinct cultural practices and beliefs. This is different from an ethnocentric society where one culture dominates and others are seen as inferior or irrelevant. An international society refers to the relations between nation-states, while a multicultural society is one where different cultures exist within a society but may blend or influence each other more than in a pluralistic one.

Quiz 16: Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology

Under modernization, urbanization is particularly marked by:​

Which of the following statements is not correct?​

Although nuclear energy has benefitted many, it also represents a global threat. Approximately how many stockpiled nuclear warheads exist worldwide?​

The adaptation process by which a people resists assimilation by modifying its traditional cultural in response to pressures by a dominant society to preserve its distinctive ethnic identity is known as:​

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is largely a symbolic document.​

The homogenization of the world's different cultures is sometimes referred to as:​

Which of the following is not a subprocess of modernization?​

There are developed pockets of resistance in the global order.​

The current world population, half of which lives in urban areas today, is estimated at:​

Anthropologists are as interested in the future as they have been in the past.​

Modernization is associated with each of the following except:​

How many countries are members of the European Union?​

Which of the following is a public policy for managing a society's multiple ethnicities in a manner of respect and tolerance?​

The "Blue Marble" was the name for:​

Paul Farmer works with issues of structural violence in Haiti.​

Toxic breast milk among the Inuit has not been found to be a result of structural violence.​

Telecommunication, technological development, and industrialization are some of the processes associated with:​

Scientific knowledge and techniques mainly borrowed from the industrialized West are primarily associated with the modernization subprocess of:​

The first circumnavigation of the globe was achieved by which explorer?​

Two or more neighboring ethnic groups maintaining a loose political union while retaining their own cultural identities is referred to as a:​

Under modernization, urbanization is particularly marked by:

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Although nuclear energy has benefitted many, it also represents a global threat. Approximately how many stockpiled nuclear warheads exist worldwide?

The adaptation process by which a people resists assimilation by modifying its traditional cultural in response to pressures by a dominant society to preserve its distinctive ethnic identity is known as:

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is largely a symbolic document.

The homogenization of the world's different cultures is sometimes referred to as:

Which of the following is not a subprocess of modernization?

There are developed pockets of resistance in the global order.

The current world population, half of which lives in urban areas today, is estimated at:

Anthropologists are as interested in the future as they have been in the past.

Modernization is associated with each of the following except:

How many countries are members of the European Union?

Which of the following is a public policy for managing a society's multiple ethnicities in a manner of respect and tolerance?

The "Blue Marble" was the name for:

Paul Farmer works with issues of structural violence in Haiti.

Toxic breast milk among the Inuit has not been found to be a result of structural violence.

Telecommunication, technological development, and industrialization are some of the processes associated with:

Scientific knowledge and techniques mainly borrowed from the industrialized West are primarily associated with the modernization subprocess of:

The first circumnavigation of the globe was achieved by which explorer?

Two or more neighboring ethnic groups maintaining a loose political union while retaining their own cultural identities is referred to as a: