Question 1

The subfield of anthropology that studies human evolution, including human genetics and human nutrition, is called

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Biological anthropology focuses on the study of human evolution, genetics, and nutrition, examining the biological and physical development of humans.

Question 2

The subfield of anthropology that studies language use is called

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Linguistic anthropology is the subfield of anthropology that studies language use.

Question 3

The subfield of anthropology that studies the material remains of past cultures, often focusing on the rise of cities, is called

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Archaeology is the subfield of anthropology that studies material remains of past cultures, including artifacts, structures, and other physical evidence, to understand human history and prehistory, often focusing on the development of cities and civilizations.

Question 4

The subfield of anthropology that studies human diversity, beliefs, and practice is called

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Cultural anthropology focuses on understanding human diversity, beliefs, and practices by studying cultures and societies.

Question 5

When did anthropology emerge as an academic discipline?

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Anthropology emerged as a distinct academic discipline in the 19th century (1800s), as scholars began systematically studying human societies and cultures.

Question 6

The moral and intellectual principle that one should withhold judgment about seemingly strange or exotic beliefs and practices is known as

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Cultural relativism is the moral and intellectual principle that one should withhold judgment about seemingly strange or exotic beliefs and practices.

Question 7

The thinker who developed evolutionary theory in the nineteenth century was

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Charles Darwin is the thinker who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection in the nineteenth century.

Question 8

Increasingly, professional anthropologists are

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The field of anthropology has seen a growing diversity among its professionals, including more women, members of ethnic and racial minorities, and indigenous peoples.

Question 9

The nineteenth-century British anthropologist credited with the development of the concept of culture through an evolutionary perspective was

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Edward Burnett Tylor is known for developing the concept of culture from an evolutionary perspective, particularly in his work "Primitive Culture" published in 1871.

Question 10

The primary ethical responsibility of anthropologists is to

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Anthropologists have a primary ethical responsibility to the people or species they study, ensuring their well-being, dignity, and privacy are respected.

Question 11

Assuming your culture's way of doing things is the best is called

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Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others, leading to the assumption that one's own cultural practices are the best.

Question 12

The term diversity, when defined anthropologically,

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Diversity in anthropology refers to the multiplicity and variety of human experiences, cultures, and perspectives.

Question 13

The broadest category of anthropological work is known as __________ in which the anthropologist not only performs research but is involved in the design, implementation, and management of the some organization, process, or product.

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The answer of The broadest category of anthropological work is...

Question 14

The practice of anthropologists explaining their research to participants and being clear about the risks involved is called __________.

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The answer of The practice of anthropologists explaining their research...

Question 15

The method of data collection that involves prolonged and intensive observation of everyday life and is a hallmark of cultural anthropology is the ____________.

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The answer of The method of data collection that involves...

Question 16

__________ refers to the adaptive changes that organisms make across generations.

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The answer of __________ refers to the adaptive changes that...

Question 17

When cultural anthropologists live in societies for one or more years observing social life, they are doing __________.

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The answer of When cultural anthropologists live in societies for...

Question 18

The historical practice of more powerful countries claiming possession of less powerful ones is called __________ and was a driving force in anthropology.

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The answer of The historical practice of more powerful countries...

Question 19

A key concern in the 1850s that shaped the discipline of anthropology was the emergence of a new scientific theory called "evolution."

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The theory of evolution, particularly Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859, significantly influenced the development of anthropology by introducing ideas about human origins and the relationship between humans and other species.

Question 20

Historical archaeologists excavate sites where there are no written or oral histories.

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Historical archaeologists often work with sites that have written or oral histories, using these sources to complement their findings and provide context to the material evidence they uncover.

Quiz 1: Anthropology: Asking Questions About Humanity