Question 1

The publication of Orientalism (1978)was a critical moment in opening anthropology to postmodern ideas.Who was the author of this work?

Accepted Answer

A) Bronislaw Malinowski 
B) Edward Said 
C) Thomas Belmonte 
D) James Spradley 
E) Margaret Mead 
A) Bronislaw Malinowski 
B) Edward Said 
C) Thomas Belmonte 
D) James Spradley 
E) Margaret Mead B

Question 2

Lewis Henry Morgan and Edward Tylor were influenced deeply by:

Accepted Answer

A) Franz Boas. 
B) Charles Darwin. 
C) Bronislaw Malinowski. 
D) Margaret Mead. 
E) Carolus Linnaeus. 
A) Franz Boas. 
B) Charles Darwin. 
C) Bronislaw Malinowski. 
D) Margaret Mead. 
E) Carolus Linnaeus. B

Question 3

The study for general laws and principles governing human societies is called:

Accepted Answer

A) ethnography. 
B) ethnology. 
C) ethnohistory. 
D) ethnic universals. 
E) ethnoscience. 
A) ethnography. 
B) ethnology. 
C) ethnohistory. 
D) ethnic universals. 
E) ethnoscience. B

Question 4

Current ethnographies tend to be focused on:

Accepted Answer

A) specific situations,events,or individuals. 
B) a single historical period. 
C) a thorough understanding of all aspects of culture. 
D) technology and social institutions. 
E) futuristic trends in anthropology. 
A) specific situations,events,or individuals. 
B) a single historical period. 
C) a thorough understanding of all aspects of culture. 
D) technology and social institutions. 
E) futuristic trends in anthropology.

Question 5

In recent years,as a result of globalization and culture change,research methods in anthropology have changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The deep connections among cultures and the global movement of individuals means that:

Accepted Answer

A) cultures are constantly changing and must be re-evaluated frequently. 
B) the study of other cultures will soon no longer be necessary. 
C) cultures today are more and more collaborative with each other. 
D) indigenous cultures will not survive into the next generation. 
E) a single world culture is now forming. 
A) cultures are constantly changing and must be re-evaluated frequently. 
B) the study of other cultures will soon no longer be necessary. 
C) cultures today are more and more collaborative with each other. 
D) indigenous cultures will not survive into the next generation. 
E) a single world culture is now forming.

Question 7

Compare and contrast the concepts of "ethnocentrism" and "racism" by defining each and giving examples of how they function in U.S.society today.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism and racism are both harmfu

Question 8

Why are ethical considerations so important to the practice of anthropology? Use examples and discuss each of the ethical responsibilities required of anthropologists.What kinds of ethical dilemmas would you imagine are quite common during fieldwork?

Accepted Answer

Ethical considerations are crucial to th

Question 9

What is participant observation?

Accepted Answer

It is an approach to fieldwork

Question 10

The gathering and interpretation of information based on intensive,firsthand study is called ethnography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is common for anthropologists to feel confused and disoriented when they first arrive at their field sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is not uncommon today to find that cultural groups are pleased to be studied by an anthropologist because:

Accepted Answer

A) the study can serve as a means to preserve their cultural knowledge and identity. 
B) they will be paid for their time and stories and not have to work outside the home. 
C) their young people will be able to attend institutions of higher learning in the United States. 
D) they will become famous and be able to leave their places of birth. 
E) multinational corporations are more likely to bring jobs and opportunities to areas that have been studied by an anthropologist. 
A) the study can serve as a means to preserve their cultural knowledge and identity. 
B) they will be paid for their time and stories and not have to work outside the home. 
C) their young people will be able to attend institutions of higher learning in the United States. 
D) they will become famous and be able to leave their places of birth. 
E) multinational corporations are more likely to bring jobs and opportunities to areas that have been studied by an anthropologist.

Question 13

The hallmark of American anthropological fieldwork is:

Accepted Answer

A) ethnocentrism. 
B) participant observation. 
C) cultural relativism. 
D) ethnography. 
E) postmodernism. 
A) ethnocentrism. 
B) participant observation. 
C) cultural relativism. 
D) ethnography. 
E) postmodernism.

Question 14

Delmos Jones' study of voluntary organizations among an African-American community in the United States showed him that:

Accepted Answer

A) no one worked consistently for the organizations unless they were paid for their work. 
B) voluntary organizations are highly successful when founded by minority leaders. 
C) his work as a native anthropologist was at the center of the success the African-American community experienced in cultural identity. 
D) there was considerable dissent between the leadership of the organizations and the members. 
E) native anthropology has little or no value in the discipline. 
A) no one worked consistently for the organizations unless they were paid for their work. 
B) voluntary organizations are highly successful when founded by minority leaders. 
C) his work as a native anthropologist was at the center of the success the African-American community experienced in cultural identity. 
D) there was considerable dissent between the leadership of the organizations and the members. 
E) native anthropology has little or no value in the discipline.

Question 15

You Owe Yourself a Drunk (1970)by James Spradley is an example of a(n)__________ ethnography.

Accepted Answer

A) critical 
B) postmodernist 
C) collaborative 
D) ethnological 
E) reflectionist 
A) critical 
B) postmodernist 
C) collaborative 
D) ethnological 
E) reflectionist

Question 16

In anthropology,the issue of human rights:

Accepted Answer

A) is not relevant,because anthropologists believe in cultural relativism. 
B) can be challenging,as different cultures define rights differently. 
C) is at the forefront of doing anthropological research,as researchers are not allowed to work in countries where there is warfare. 
D) is not important,because there are no inalienable human rights. 
E) prevents anthropologists from doing research overseas. 
A) is not relevant,because anthropologists believe in cultural relativism. 
B) can be challenging,as different cultures define rights differently. 
C) is at the forefront of doing anthropological research,as researchers are not allowed to work in countries where there is warfare. 
D) is not important,because there are no inalienable human rights. 
E) prevents anthropologists from doing research overseas.

Question 17

Postmodernism has been accepted in its entirety by all anthropologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who was Franz Boas and what was his role in the development of the discipline of anthropology? List and discuss at least four major contributions.

Accepted Answer

Franz Boas was a German-American anthrop

Question 19

Who was primarily known as a native anthropologist?

Accepted Answer

A) Barbara Myerhoff 
B) Franz Boas 
C) Bronislaw Malinowski 
D) Edward Said 
E) James Spradley 
A) Barbara Myerhoff 
B) Franz Boas 
C) Bronislaw Malinowski 
D) Edward Said 
E) James Spradley

Question 20

What are the ethical responsibilities for anthropologists in the field?

Accepted Answer

There are responsibilities to

The publication of Orientalism (1978)was a critical moment in opening anthropology to postmodern ideas.Who was the author of this work?

Lewis Henry Morgan and Edward Tylor were influenced deeply by:

The study for general laws and principles governing human societies is called:

Current ethnographies tend to be focused on:

In recent years,as a result of globalization and culture change,research methods in anthropology have changed.

The deep connections among cultures and the global movement of individuals means that:

Compare and contrast the concepts of "ethnocentrism" and "racism" by defining each and giving examples of how they function in U.S.society today.

Why are ethical considerations so important to the practice of anthropology? Use examples and discuss each of the ethical responsibilities required of anthropologists.What kinds of ethical dilemmas would you imagine are quite common during fieldwork?

What is participant observation?

The gathering and interpretation of information based on intensive,firsthand study is called ethnography.

It is common for anthropologists to feel confused and disoriented when they first arrive at their field sites.

It is not uncommon today to find that cultural groups are pleased to be studied by an anthropologist because:

The hallmark of American anthropological fieldwork is:

Delmos Jones' study of voluntary organizations among an African-American community in the United States showed him that:

You Owe Yourself a Drunk (1970)by James Spradley is an example of a(n)__________ ethnography.

In anthropology,the issue of human rights:

Postmodernism has been accepted in its entirety by all anthropologists.

Who was Franz Boas and what was his role in the development of the discipline of anthropology? List and discuss at least four major contributions.

Who was primarily known as a native anthropologist?

What are the ethical responsibilities for anthropologists in the field?

What Is Anthropology and Why Should I Care

Culture Counts

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Sex and Gender

Political Organization

Stratification: Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Caste

Religion

Power, Conquest, and a World System

Globalization and Change

Anthropology Makes a Difference

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Exam 3: Doing Cultural Anthropology

The publication of Orientalism (1978)was a critical moment in opening anthropology to postmodern ideas.Who was the author of this work?

Lewis Henry Morgan and Edward Tylor were influenced deeply by:

The study for general laws and principles governing human societies is called:

Current ethnographies tend to be focused on:

In recent years,as a result of globalization and culture change,research methods in anthropology have changed.

The deep connections among cultures and the global movement of individuals means that:

Compare and contrast the concepts of "ethnocentrism" and "racism" by defining each and giving examples of how they function in U.S.society today.

Why are ethical considerations so important to the practice of anthropology? Use examples and discuss each of the ethical responsibilities required of anthropologists.What kinds of ethical dilemmas would you imagine are quite common during fieldwork?

What is participant observation?

The gathering and interpretation of information based on intensive,firsthand study is called ethnography.

It is common for anthropologists to feel confused and disoriented when they first arrive at their field sites.

It is not uncommon today to find that cultural groups are pleased to be studied by an anthropologist because:

The hallmark of American anthropological fieldwork is:

Delmos Jones' study of voluntary organizations among an African-American community in the United States showed him that:

You Owe Yourself a Drunk (1970)by James Spradley is an example of a(n)__________ ethnography.

In anthropology,the issue of human rights:

Postmodernism has been accepted in its entirety by all anthropologists.

Who was Franz Boas and what was his role in the development of the discipline of anthropology? List and discuss at least four major contributions.

Who was primarily known as a native anthropologist?

What are the ethical responsibilities for anthropologists in the field?

What Is Anthropology and Why Should I Care

Culture Counts

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Sex and Gender

Political Organization

Stratification: Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Caste

Religion

Power, Conquest, and a World System

Globalization and Change

Anthropology Makes a Difference

Filters