Question 1

In Canadian society,age does not play a role in social organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The status of Canadian seniors is becoming more problematic because they are not capable of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women once ruled over men by controlling the sacred waterfall. 
B)  Sacred trumpets were symbolic of garden fertility. 
C)  Men came to dominate women by taking and hiding the sacred trumpets. 
D)  Women ruled over men because of their garden magic. 
A)  Women once ruled over men by controlling the sacred waterfall. 
B)  Sacred trumpets were symbolic of garden fertility. 
C)  Men came to dominate women by taking and hiding the sacred trumpets. 
D)  Women ruled over men because of their garden magic. C

Question 4

List three of the reasons that Franz Boas rejected the validity of the concept of "race" in the 1920s,explain how the term "race" is commonly used today,and discuss how contemporary anthropologists regard the concept.

Accepted Answer

Franz Boas rejected the validity of the

Question 5

In traditional times,Huron women did not need formal common-interest associations because they spent most of their time in close,everyday contact with all the other women of their village.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How would relations between men and women in Huron society best be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  segregated,with men dominant 
B)  segregated,with women dominant 
C)  separate but equal 
D)  egalitarian,affectionate,and close 
A)  segregated,with men dominant 
B)  segregated,with women dominant 
C)  separate but equal 
D)  egalitarian,affectionate,and close

Question 7

Among many non-Western peoples,what does advanced age bring for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  their first experience of social equality with men 
B)  economic parity with men 
C)  opportunities to visit distant kin 
D)  additional subsistence activities 
A)  their first experience of social equality with men 
B)  economic parity with men 
C)  opportunities to visit distant kin 
D)  additional subsistence activities

Question 8

What do all individuals in a given social class have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  inherited status 
B)  ascribed status 
C)  equal or nearly equal prestige 
D)  widely varying prestige 
A)  inherited status 
B)  ascribed status 
C)  equal or nearly equal prestige 
D)  widely varying prestige

Question 9

Which of the following is generally a rule of purdah for Muslim women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women past the age of puberty must wear modest concealing clothing at all times. 
B)  Women must never be in public without an elderly male escort. 
C)  Girls over the age of eight must wear modest concealing clothing at all times. 
D)  Only married women may appear in public with a bare head. 
A)  Women past the age of puberty must wear modest concealing clothing at all times. 
B)  Women must never be in public without an elderly male escort. 
C)  Girls over the age of eight must wear modest concealing clothing at all times. 
D)  Only married women may appear in public with a bare head.

Question 10

Describe the use of sex as a principle of social organization,using the Huron,Mundurucu,and traditional European society as contrasting examples.

Accepted Answer

Sex as a principle of social organizatio

Question 11

Which statement about common-interest associations in early rural Canada is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were unnecessary. 
B)  They were more common for women than men. 
C)  They were rather uncommon for both women and men. 
D)  They were more common for men than women. 
A)  They were unnecessary. 
B)  They were more common for women than men. 
C)  They were rather uncommon for both women and men. 
D)  They were more common for men than women.

Question 12

Over the years that Canada has had a program for admitting childcare workers from other countries,a fundamental policy shift has taken place.Which statement best describes that policy shift?

Accepted Answer

A)  At one time,only women under 30 were admitted,now women under 40 are also admitted. 
B)  At one time,women could bring their spouses,and both could obtain immediate citizenship. 
C)  Earlier in the 20th century,domestics were given landed immigrant status upon arrival,now they are not. 
D)  Today all foreign domestics must have a university degree to work as childcare workers in Canada. 
A)  At one time,only women under 30 were admitted,now women under 40 are also admitted. 
B)  At one time,women could bring their spouses,and both could obtain immediate citizenship. 
C)  Earlier in the 20th century,domestics were given landed immigrant status upon arrival,now they are not. 
D)  Today all foreign domestics must have a university degree to work as childcare workers in Canada.

Question 13

Racism against Chinese immigrants in Canada between 1858 and 1923 was largely the result of hard economic times in British Columbia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the community of Africville,discuss how and why relocation took place,and assess the impact of relocation on the people of Africville.Finally,to what extent do you agree with your text that "the 1964 forced relocation of the citizens [of Africville] is a blight on Canadian history."

Accepted Answer

Africville was a historic African-Canadi

Question 15

Older people are known to be interested in politics and vote more frequently than younger people.What is a recent development in the politics of the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today the elderly hardly vote at all. 
B)  In some countries,the votes of the elderly count as double what the votes of people under 50 do. 
C)  The elderly are voting in favour of policies to increase their wealth and limit the power of younger people. 
D)  In some countries,the elderly are organizing into their own political parties. 
A)  Today the elderly hardly vote at all. 
B)  In some countries,the votes of the elderly count as double what the votes of people under 50 do. 
C)  The elderly are voting in favour of policies to increase their wealth and limit the power of younger people. 
D)  In some countries,the elderly are organizing into their own political parties.

Question 16

Describe the motive,means,and opportunity for the destruction of Africville.

Accepted Answer

The motive for the destruction of Africv

Question 17

Which of the following options is an accurate description of a Hindu caste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Priests must be Brahmins who possesses higher ritual purity than other casts. 
B)  The warrior caste controls the road construction industry in India. 
C)  Only the merchant caste is eligible for government positions. 
D)  The artisan caste is not permitted to own land or participate in political affairs. 
A)  Priests must be Brahmins who possesses higher ritual purity than other casts. 
B)  The warrior caste controls the road construction industry in India. 
C)  Only the merchant caste is eligible for government positions. 
D)  The artisan caste is not permitted to own land or participate in political affairs.

Question 18

Which of the following customs is most forbidden in the Hindu caste system in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy 
B)  hereditary occupations 
C)  rituals of purity 
D)  dietary customs 
A)  exogamy 
B)  hereditary occupations 
C)  rituals of purity 
D)  dietary customs

Question 19

From an anthropological perspective,what is the ancient Muslim custom of purdah defined as?

Accepted Answer

A)  a symbol of Middle Eastern patriarchy 
B)  a symbol of female oppression by men 
C)  a symbol of an ideology of male supremacy 
D)  a symbol of Muslim beliefs and traditions with considerable cultural variation 
A)  a symbol of Middle Eastern patriarchy 
B)  a symbol of female oppression by men 
C)  a symbol of an ideology of male supremacy 
D)  a symbol of Muslim beliefs and traditions with considerable cultural variation

Question 20

What is the term for an organized category of people based on age?

Accepted Answer

A)  an age class 
B)  an age set 
C)  an age grade 
D)  a life passage 
A)  an age class 
B)  an age set 
C)  an age grade 
D)  a life passage

In Canadian society,age does not play a role in social organization.

The status of Canadian seniors is becoming more problematic because they are not capable of change.

Which of the following is one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs?

List three of the reasons that Franz Boas rejected the validity of the concept of "race" in the 1920s,explain how the term "race" is commonly used today,and discuss how contemporary anthropologists regard the concept.

In traditional times,Huron women did not need formal common-interest associations because they spent most of their time in close,everyday contact with all the other women of their village.

How would relations between men and women in Huron society best be described?

Among many non-Western peoples,what does advanced age bring for women?

What do all individuals in a given social class have in common?

Which of the following is generally a rule of purdah for Muslim women?

Describe the use of sex as a principle of social organization,using the Huron,Mundurucu,and traditional European society as contrasting examples.

Which statement about common-interest associations in early rural Canada is true?

Over the years that Canada has had a program for admitting childcare workers from other countries,a fundamental policy shift has taken place.Which statement best describes that policy shift?

Racism against Chinese immigrants in Canada between 1858 and 1923 was largely the result of hard economic times in British Columbia.

Describe the community of Africville,discuss how and why relocation took place,and assess the impact of relocation on the people of Africville.Finally,to what extent do you agree with your text that "the 1964 forced relocation of the citizens [of Africville] is a blight on Canadian history."

Older people are known to be interested in politics and vote more frequently than younger people.What is a recent development in the politics of the elderly?

Describe the motive,means,and opportunity for the destruction of Africville.

Which of the following options is an accurate description of a Hindu caste?

Which of the following customs is most forbidden in the Hindu caste system in India?

From an anthropological perspective,what is the ancient Muslim custom of purdah defined as?

What is the term for an organized category of people based on age?

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Exam 10: Social Stratification and Groupings

In Canadian society,age does not play a role in social organization.

The status of Canadian seniors is becoming more problematic because they are not capable of change.

Which of the following is one of the Mundurucu mythical beliefs?

List three of the reasons that Franz Boas rejected the validity of the concept of "race" in the 1920s,explain how the term "race" is commonly used today,and discuss how contemporary anthropologists regard the concept.

In traditional times,Huron women did not need formal common-interest associations because they spent most of their time in close,everyday contact with all the other women of their village.

How would relations between men and women in Huron society best be described?

Among many non-Western peoples,what does advanced age bring for women?

What do all individuals in a given social class have in common?

Which of the following is generally a rule of purdah for Muslim women?

Describe the use of sex as a principle of social organization,using the Huron,Mundurucu,and traditional European society as contrasting examples.

Which statement about common-interest associations in early rural Canada is true?

Over the years that Canada has had a program for admitting childcare workers from other countries,a fundamental policy shift has taken place.Which statement best describes that policy shift?

Racism against Chinese immigrants in Canada between 1858 and 1923 was largely the result of hard economic times in British Columbia.

Describe the community of Africville,discuss how and why relocation took place,and assess the impact of relocation on the people of Africville.Finally,to what extent do you agree with your text that "the 1964 forced relocation of the citizens [of Africville] is a blight on Canadian history."

Older people are known to be interested in politics and vote more frequently than younger people.What is a recent development in the politics of the elderly?

Describe the motive,means,and opportunity for the destruction of Africville.

Which of the following options is an accurate description of a Hindu caste?

Which of the following customs is most forbidden in the Hindu caste system in India?

From an anthropological perspective,what is the ancient Muslim custom of purdah defined as?

What is the term for an organized category of people based on age?

The Nature of Anthropology

The Nature of Culture

The Beginnings of Human Culture

Language and Communication

Making a Living

Economic Systems

Sex and Marriage

Family and Household

Kinship and Descent

Political Organization and the Maintenance of Order

Religion and the Supernatural

The Arts

Anthropology at Work

Cultural Change and the Future of Humanity

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