Through which of the following activities do archaeologists differentiate themselves from other anthropologists?
A)studying primate evolution
B)devoting most of their efforts to recovering artifacts and building museum collections
C)studying past human societies by focusing mostly on their material remains
D)primarily studying the evolution of language

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Archaeologists differentiate themselves from other anthropologists by focusing mostly on the material remains of past human societies, such as artifacts, structures, and ecofacts. This is in contrast to other anthropologists who focus more on studying contemporary societies or behaviors of living people, as well as human biology or linguistics. While archaeologists may also recover artifacts and build museum collections, this is not the primary activity that distinguishes them from other anthropologists. Likewise, studying primate evolution or the evolution of language may be relevant to understanding human cultural development, but these activities do not define the field of archaeology.

Through Which of the Following Activities Do Archaeologists Differentiate Themselves