Question 1

A key difference between a colonial government and an independent government is:

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A) Colonies need to be made productive for their owners.Independent nations need to be prosperous in their own right. 
B) Colonial governments are much more likely to regulate freedom of speech than are independent governments. 
C) Colonial governments generally attempt to control as much of the economy of the colonized nation as possible.Independent governments generally exercise less control over the economy. 
D) Colonial governments never return any value to their subjects;even oppressive independent governments return some work of value to their citizens. 
E) Independent governments in the third world invariably had higher levels of corruption than their colonial predecessors. 
A) Colonies need to be made productive for their owners.Independent nations need to be prosperous in their own right. 
B) Colonial governments are much more likely to regulate freedom of speech than are independent governments. 
C) Colonial governments generally attempt to control as much of the economy of the colonized nation as possible.Independent governments generally exercise less control over the economy. 
D) Colonial governments never return any value to their subjects;even oppressive independent governments return some work of value to their citizens. 
E) Independent governments in the third world invariably had higher levels of corruption than their colonial predecessors. A

Question 2

The total population of the world as of 2012 is approximately:

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A) 2.7 billion. 
B) 4.53 billion. 
C) 6.84 billion. 
D) 10.74 billion. 
E) 12.5 billion. 
A) 2.7 billion. 
B) 4.53 billion. 
C) 6.84 billion. 
D) 10.74 billion. 
E) 12.5 billion. C

Question 3

Do sweatshops operate currently in the U.S.? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

They do.There are hundreds of sweatshop garment workers in New York City today.

Question 4

Explain why,despite the extremely difficult conditions in many cities in poor nations,people keep moving from rural areas to these cities.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why people con

Question 5

What is the World Bank?

Accepted Answer

It is an international agency

Question 6

In a well known book,Thomas Friedman argued that the world is flat.By this he meant that:

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A) Absolute wealth is currently spread approximately equally around the world. 
B) Columbus got it wrong. 
C) Even though racism and ethnocentrism continue to exist,we should behave as if they do not. 
D) Economic and social opportunities are increasingly available to all people no matter where they live. 
E) The collective talents of any one group of people is approximately the same as the collective talents of any other group of people. 
A) Absolute wealth is currently spread approximately equally around the world. 
B) Columbus got it wrong. 
C) Even though racism and ethnocentrism continue to exist,we should behave as if they do not. 
D) Economic and social opportunities are increasingly available to all people no matter where they live. 
E) The collective talents of any one group of people is approximately the same as the collective talents of any other group of people.

Question 7

Even though populations have increased dramatically,in most places traditional subsistence strategies are still able to provide enough food for people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the source of the problem between the indigenous Saami herders and the Norwegian government?

Accepted Answer

A) The government of Norway wants to intervene in Saami herding and animal ownership to make changes that they believe will be more efficient for both the Saami and Norway. 
B) The Norwegian government wants to conscript the Saami into their national army and force them to become citizens of Norway.The Saami do not consider themselves to be citizens. 
C) The Saami do not want to continue their indigenous lifestyle and the Norwegian government wants them to remain as herders for tourist purposes. 
D) The Saami are trying to relocate to Sweden,which has better pastureland and better land use laws,but the Norwegian government will not let them leave. 
E) The Saami are reproducing at very high rates and the Norwegian government wants to control for population pressure. 
A) The government of Norway wants to intervene in Saami herding and animal ownership to make changes that they believe will be more efficient for both the Saami and Norway. 
B) The Norwegian government wants to conscript the Saami into their national army and force them to become citizens of Norway.The Saami do not consider themselves to be citizens. 
C) The Saami do not want to continue their indigenous lifestyle and the Norwegian government wants them to remain as herders for tourist purposes. 
D) The Saami are trying to relocate to Sweden,which has better pastureland and better land use laws,but the Norwegian government will not let them leave. 
E) The Saami are reproducing at very high rates and the Norwegian government wants to control for population pressure.

Question 9

Describe the Basic Human Needs approach to development and explain its successes and failures.Present examples from the text.

Accepted Answer

The Basic Human Needs approach to develo

Question 10

Which of the following correctly describes neoliberalism?

Accepted Answer

A) The belief that American style representative democracy is the best form of government for all people. 
B) The belief that government should provide a social net for all citizens. 
C) The belief that major industries serve a country best if their ownership is socialized. 
D) The belief that the laws of a nation should apply equally to all its citizens. 
E) The belief that governments should be small and should promote free trade,and individual initiative. 
A) The belief that American style representative democracy is the best form of government for all people. 
B) The belief that government should provide a social net for all citizens. 
C) The belief that major industries serve a country best if their ownership is socialized. 
D) The belief that the laws of a nation should apply equally to all its citizens. 
E) The belief that governments should be small and should promote free trade,and individual initiative.

Question 11

In the 1980s,most Ju/'hoansi foragers ended up fighting for the freedom of Namibia with the Southwest African People's Organization (SWAPO).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a "high fertility country"? What national conditions would we expect in that country?

Accepted Answer

These are countries with rapid

Question 13

There may be some benefits to global warming,particularly in nations of the northern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A typical "extended" family in rural Asia is unlikely to include more than five people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define neoliberalism.

Accepted Answer

It is political and economic policies th

Question 16

The World Bank does not work frequently with poorer nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

More than a century ago,E.B.Tylor called anthropology a "reformer's science." What did he mean by this?

Accepted Answer

It is a science that

Question 18

In many cases,multinational corporations have effects on gender roles in society.These effects:

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A) Generally favor men at the expense of women. 
B) Generally favor women at the expense of men. 
C) Are generally the same on both men and women. 
D) Might favor either men or women depending on the circumstances. 
E) Generally improve the positions of both men and women but largely at the expense of children. 
A) Generally favor men at the expense of women. 
B) Generally favor women at the expense of men. 
C) Are generally the same on both men and women. 
D) Might favor either men or women depending on the circumstances. 
E) Generally improve the positions of both men and women but largely at the expense of children.

Question 19

One important result of China's one child policy has been:

Accepted Answer

A) The skewing of the sex ratio in favor of boys. 
B) The skewing of the sex ratio in favor of girls. 
C) An increase in the speed with which people have migrated from rural to urban areas. 
D) A new emphasis on increasing the population in rural areas relative to urban areas. 
E) The total population of China has decreased slightly over the past 10 years. 
A) The skewing of the sex ratio in favor of boys. 
B) The skewing of the sex ratio in favor of girls. 
C) An increase in the speed with which people have migrated from rural to urban areas. 
D) A new emphasis on increasing the population in rural areas relative to urban areas. 
E) The total population of China has decreased slightly over the past 10 years.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about sweatshop labor is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Sweatshop labor has been eliminated in Europe and America. 
B) Sweatshop laborers are rarely subject to psychological or verbal abuse. 
C) Western economists agree that sweatshops are generally good for developing countries,even though the conditions are challenging. 
D) America and European nations made extensive use of sweatshop labor in the past. 
E) Western economists agree that most attempts to end sweatshop labor harm the very people they are aimed at helping. 
A) Sweatshop labor has been eliminated in Europe and America. 
B) Sweatshop laborers are rarely subject to psychological or verbal abuse. 
C) Western economists agree that sweatshops are generally good for developing countries,even though the conditions are challenging. 
D) America and European nations made extensive use of sweatshop labor in the past. 
E) Western economists agree that most attempts to end sweatshop labor harm the very people they are aimed at helping.

A key difference between a colonial government and an independent government is:

The total population of the world as of 2012 is approximately:

Do sweatshops operate currently in the U.S.? Explain your answer.

Explain why,despite the extremely difficult conditions in many cities in poor nations,people keep moving from rural areas to these cities.

What is the World Bank?

In a well known book,Thomas Friedman argued that the world is flat.By this he meant that:

Even though populations have increased dramatically,in most places traditional subsistence strategies are still able to provide enough food for people.

What is the source of the problem between the indigenous Saami herders and the Norwegian government?

Describe the Basic Human Needs approach to development and explain its successes and failures.Present examples from the text.

Which of the following correctly describes neoliberalism?

In the 1980s,most Ju/'hoansi foragers ended up fighting for the freedom of Namibia with the Southwest African People's Organization (SWAPO).

What is a "high fertility country"? What national conditions would we expect in that country?

There may be some benefits to global warming,particularly in nations of the northern hemisphere.

A typical "extended" family in rural Asia is unlikely to include more than five people.

Define neoliberalism.

The World Bank does not work frequently with poorer nations.

More than a century ago,E.B.Tylor called anthropology a "reformer's science." What did he mean by this?

In many cases,multinational corporations have effects on gender roles in society.These effects:

One important result of China's one child policy has been:

Which of the following statements about sweatshop labor is correct?

Anthropology and Human Diversity

Doing Cultural Anthropology

The Idea of Culture

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Kinship

Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

Gender

Political Organization

Stratification

Religion

Creative Expression: Anthropology and the Arts

Power, conquest, and a World System

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Exam 15: Culture, change, and the Modern World

A key difference between a colonial government and an independent government is:

The total population of the world as of 2012 is approximately:

Do sweatshops operate currently in the U.S.? Explain your answer.

Explain why,despite the extremely difficult conditions in many cities in poor nations,people keep moving from rural areas to these cities.

What is the World Bank?

In a well known book,Thomas Friedman argued that the world is flat.By this he meant that:

Even though populations have increased dramatically,in most places traditional subsistence strategies are still able to provide enough food for people.

What is the source of the problem between the indigenous Saami herders and the Norwegian government?

Describe the Basic Human Needs approach to development and explain its successes and failures.Present examples from the text.

Which of the following correctly describes neoliberalism?

In the 1980s,most Ju/'hoansi foragers ended up fighting for the freedom of Namibia with the Southwest African People's Organization (SWAPO).

What is a "high fertility country"? What national conditions would we expect in that country?

There may be some benefits to global warming,particularly in nations of the northern hemisphere.

A typical "extended" family in rural Asia is unlikely to include more than five people.

Define neoliberalism.

The World Bank does not work frequently with poorer nations.

More than a century ago,E.B.Tylor called anthropology a "reformer's science." What did he mean by this?

In many cases,multinational corporations have effects on gender roles in society.These effects:

One important result of China's one child policy has been:

Which of the following statements about sweatshop labor is correct?

Anthropology and Human Diversity

Doing Cultural Anthropology

The Idea of Culture

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Kinship

Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

Gender

Political Organization

Stratification

Religion

Creative Expression: Anthropology and the Arts

Power, conquest, and a World System

Filters