Question 1

Which term best describes systems of political organization,age-grade systems,and common-interest associations?

Accepted Answer

A)  segmentary 
B)  negotiated 
C)  kinship 
D)  cross-cutting 
A)  segmentary 
B)  negotiated 
C)  kinship 
D)  cross-cutting D

Question 2

Plains Cree males were organized into military societies or warriors' clubs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Among the Slavey,anyone was free to "vote with their feet" who was unhappy with decision making by _____________

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus 
B)  drawing lots 
C)  leader's advice 
D)  majority vote 
A)  consensus 
B)  drawing lots 
C)  leader's advice 
D)  majority vote A

Question 4

In contemporary warfare,casualties among civilians outnumber those of soldiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Traditionally,leaders among the Slavey of northern Canada were chosen from the most successful hunters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The manner in which protesters are accommodated or suppressed by the authorities reveals a great deal.What does it reveal a great deal about?

Accepted Answer

A)  the effectiveness of the protest movement 
B)  the legitimacy of the state or governing structure 
C)  the self-control of the policing structures deployed 
D)  how much effective anti-protest force the state has at its control 
A)  the effectiveness of the protest movement 
B)  the legitimacy of the state or governing structure 
C)  the self-control of the policing structures deployed 
D)  how much effective anti-protest force the state has at its control

Question 7

Louis XIV's declaration,"I am the state," was an accurate reflection of his royal functions at that time in history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following circumstances is least likely to be associated with warfare?

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralizing political systems 
B)  the rise of cities 
C)  technology that supports population growth 
D)  possession of complex valuable property 
A)  decentralizing political systems 
B)  the rise of cities 
C)  technology that supports population growth 
D)  possession of complex valuable property

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the overall relationship of religion and politics in the modern world as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion still has some influence,but politics wins over religion because of economic realities. 
B)  Despite a relatively secular world,religion still plays a huge role in the political life of many states. 
C)  Religion is basically relegated to its own domain,and secular politics is the norm. 
D)  The United Nations has banished religion as a concern of states who participate. 
A)  Religion still has some influence,but politics wins over religion because of economic realities. 
B)  Despite a relatively secular world,religion still plays a huge role in the political life of many states. 
C)  Religion is basically relegated to its own domain,and secular politics is the norm. 
D)  The United Nations has banished religion as a concern of states who participate.

Question 10

The oldest form of political organization is the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Who makes the biggest profit from Somali piracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the government of Somalia 
B)  the victimized shipping companies themselves 
C)  the British Navy that protects the waters where pirates operate 
D)  the insurance company,Lloyd's of London 
A)  the government of Somalia 
B)  the victimized shipping companies themselves 
C)  the British Navy that protects the waters where pirates operate 
D)  the insurance company,Lloyd's of London

Question 12

Suppose that two members of a secret society are engaged in a fierce dispute.Their argument is escalating and seems to be endangering the survival of the group.Because you are respected as an impartial observer,both parties agree to abide by your decision.What are you being asked to engage in?

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus building 
B)  adjudication 
C)  negotiation 
D)  mediation 
A)  consensus building 
B)  adjudication 
C)  negotiation 
D)  mediation

Question 13

Canadian international peacekeepers are only permitted to supervise ceasefires and the withdrawal and disarmament of warring forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following may be a supernatural agent of control in cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  witchcraft 
B)  magic 
C)  soothsaying 
D)  astrology 
A)  witchcraft 
B)  magic 
C)  soothsaying 
D)  astrology

Question 15

Which of the following statements about political organization is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political organization is not an important component of human behaviour. 
B)  Political organization only exists in modern complex cultures. 
C)  Some form of political organization exists in all cultures. 
D)  Political organization has to do primarily with military control and police structure. 
A)  Political organization is not an important component of human behaviour. 
B)  Political organization only exists in modern complex cultures. 
C)  Some form of political organization exists in all cultures. 
D)  Political organization has to do primarily with military control and police structure.

Question 16

Which Canadian government organization has NOT been involved in international peacekeeping?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Canadian armed forces 
B)  the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 
C)  Elections Canada 
D)  the Office of the Privacy Commissioner 
A)  the Canadian armed forces 
B)  the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 
C)  Elections Canada 
D)  the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Question 17

Among the Nuer of South Sudan,which statement about the "leopard-skin chief" is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is the head of the largest and most powerful Nuer clan. 
B)  He is in charge of the ritual slaughter of cattle for conciliation purposes. 
C)  He can force feuding lineages to accept "blood cattle." 
D)  He tries to mediate between feuding sides but does not have political power. 
A)  He is the head of the largest and most powerful Nuer clan. 
B)  He is in charge of the ritual slaughter of cattle for conciliation purposes. 
C)  He can force feuding lineages to accept "blood cattle." 
D)  He tries to mediate between feuding sides but does not have political power.

Question 18

(1)The use of wealth to support the tonowi's power;(2)the belief in the divine right of kings to rule;and (3)the oldest living male becoming the head of the Dahomey state of West Africa:What are these all elements of?

Accepted Answer

A)  a system of centralized authority 
B)  a legitimate basis of political authority in a particular society 
C)  a legal authority for using force 
D)  a society based on foraging 
A)  a system of centralized authority 
B)  a legitimate basis of political authority in a particular society 
C)  a legal authority for using force 
D)  a society based on foraging

Question 19

The Anthropologist's World article on dispute resolution describes situations of cross-cultural misunderstanding.What important aspect of Tsimshian governance was overlooked by business and political leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  the role of traditional female leadership in the traditional council 
B)  the role of the traditional chiefs 
C)  the role of the common people in deciding the fate of the deal 
D)  the role of the spiritual influences that guide the council 
A)  the role of traditional female leadership in the traditional council 
B)  the role of the traditional chiefs 
C)  the role of the common people in deciding the fate of the deal 
D)  the role of the spiritual influences that guide the council

Question 20

In uncentralized bands,how is conformity to society's laws and customs accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  by ostracizing those who do not conform and exposing them to public scorn and gossip 
B)  by band leaders applying various levels of force 
C)  through a system of tribal courts 
D)  by a chief who decides matters of dispute 
A)  by ostracizing those who do not conform and exposing them to public scorn and gossip 
B)  by band leaders applying various levels of force 
C)  through a system of tribal courts 
D)  by a chief who decides matters of dispute

Which term best describes systems of political organization,age-grade systems,and common-interest associations?

Plains Cree males were organized into military societies or warriors' clubs.

Among the Slavey,anyone was free to "vote with their feet" who was unhappy with decision making by _____________

In contemporary warfare,casualties among civilians outnumber those of soldiers.

Traditionally,leaders among the Slavey of northern Canada were chosen from the most successful hunters.

The manner in which protesters are accommodated or suppressed by the authorities reveals a great deal.What does it reveal a great deal about?

Louis XIV's declaration,"I am the state," was an accurate reflection of his royal functions at that time in history.

Which of the following circumstances is least likely to be associated with warfare?

Which of the following statements best describes the overall relationship of religion and politics in the modern world as a whole?

The oldest form of political organization is the state.

Who makes the biggest profit from Somali piracy?

Suppose that two members of a secret society are engaged in a fierce dispute.Their argument is escalating and seems to be endangering the survival of the group.Because you are respected as an impartial observer,both parties agree to abide by your decision.What are you being asked to engage in?

Canadian international peacekeepers are only permitted to supervise ceasefires and the withdrawal and disarmament of warring forces.

Which of the following may be a supernatural agent of control in cultures?

Which of the following statements about political organization is correct?

Which Canadian government organization has NOT been involved in international peacekeeping?

Among the Nuer of South Sudan,which statement about the "leopard-skin chief" is true?

(1)The use of wealth to support the tonowi's power;(2)the belief in the divine right of kings to rule;and (3)the oldest living male becoming the head of the Dahomey state of West Africa:What are these all elements of?

The Anthropologist's World article on dispute resolution describes situations of cross-cultural misunderstanding.What important aspect of Tsimshian governance was overlooked by business and political leaders?

In uncentralized bands,how is conformity to society's laws and customs accomplished?

The Nature of Anthropology

The Nature of Culture

The Beginnings of Human Culture

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Making a Living

Economic Systems

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Kinship and Descent

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Religion and the Supernatural

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Anthropology at Work

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Exam 11: Political Organization and the Maintenance of Order

Which term best describes systems of political organization,age-grade systems,and common-interest associations?

Plains Cree males were organized into military societies or warriors' clubs.

Among the Slavey,anyone was free to "vote with their feet" who was unhappy with decision making by _____________

In contemporary warfare,casualties among civilians outnumber those of soldiers.

Traditionally,leaders among the Slavey of northern Canada were chosen from the most successful hunters.

The manner in which protesters are accommodated or suppressed by the authorities reveals a great deal.What does it reveal a great deal about?

Louis XIV's declaration,"I am the state," was an accurate reflection of his royal functions at that time in history.

Which of the following circumstances is least likely to be associated with warfare?

Which of the following statements best describes the overall relationship of religion and politics in the modern world as a whole?

The oldest form of political organization is the state.

Who makes the biggest profit from Somali piracy?

Suppose that two members of a secret society are engaged in a fierce dispute.Their argument is escalating and seems to be endangering the survival of the group.Because you are respected as an impartial observer,both parties agree to abide by your decision.What are you being asked to engage in?

Canadian international peacekeepers are only permitted to supervise ceasefires and the withdrawal and disarmament of warring forces.

Which of the following may be a supernatural agent of control in cultures?

Which of the following statements about political organization is correct?

Which Canadian government organization has NOT been involved in international peacekeeping?

Among the Nuer of South Sudan,which statement about the "leopard-skin chief" is true?

(1)The use of wealth to support the tonowi's power;(2)the belief in the divine right of kings to rule;and (3)the oldest living male becoming the head of the Dahomey state of West Africa:What are these all elements of?

The Anthropologist's World article on dispute resolution describes situations of cross-cultural misunderstanding.What important aspect of Tsimshian governance was overlooked by business and political leaders?

In uncentralized bands,how is conformity to society's laws and customs accomplished?

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

Social Stratification and Groupings

Religion and the Supernatural

The Arts

Anthropology at Work

Cultural Change and the Future of Humanity

Filters