Question 1

Although anthropologists study the unique features of diverse cultures, they also recognize the fundamental similarities among all peoples in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A unique research strategy of anthropologists that involves learning the language and culture of a group by participating in the group's daily activities is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation 
B)  holistic interaction 
C)  ethnography 
D)  participant observation 
A)  assimilation 
B)  holistic interaction 
C)  ethnography 
D)  participant observation

Question 3

The people known as classical archaeologists conduct research on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome 
B)  the evolution of prehistoric stone tools 
C)  societies of the recent past 
D)  ancestors of contemporary Native Americans 
A)  the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome 
B)  the evolution of prehistoric stone tools 
C)  societies of the recent past 
D)  ancestors of contemporary Native Americans

Question 4

A paleoanthropologist would be most likely to study __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fossilized human bones of early human ancestors 
B)  prehistoric tools from a midden in Costa Rica 
C)  a primitive tribe in the rainforests of Zaire 
D)  archival data from church records in Finland 
A)  fossilized human bones of early human ancestors 
B)  prehistoric tools from a midden in Costa Rica 
C)  a primitive tribe in the rainforests of Zaire 
D)  archival data from church records in Finland

Question 5

The holistic approach is used by anthropologists to find out if there are any missing pieces to a scientific puzzle or problem they are exploring-that is, if there are any "holes in the argument."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ethnologists are primarily interested in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding the evolution of the human species over time 
B)  studying the genetic similarities and differences among contemporary human populations 
C)  making generalizations based on cultural information from many different societies 
D)  conducting participant observation in order to describe a specific culture in detail 
A)  understanding the evolution of the human species over time 
B)  studying the genetic similarities and differences among contemporary human populations 
C)  making generalizations based on cultural information from many different societies 
D)  conducting participant observation in order to describe a specific culture in detail

Question 7

Which of the following scientific approaches rely on hypothesis testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive methods only 
B)  deductive methods only 
C)  both inductive and deductive methods 
D)  inductive, deductive, and theoretical methods 
A)  inductive methods only 
B)  deductive methods only 
C)  both inductive and deductive methods 
D)  inductive, deductive, and theoretical methods

Question 8

A) Peter Castro uses his training as a cultural anthropologist to understand which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the intersection of archaeology and ethnic identity among Native Americans 
B)  gender discrimination through language 
C)  the universal aspects of religion and human cognition 
D)  conflicts over access to and use of the environment 
A)  the intersection of archaeology and ethnic identity among Native Americans 
B)  gender discrimination through language 
C)  the universal aspects of religion and human cognition 
D)  conflicts over access to and use of the environment

Question 9

Anthropologists have found that culturally constituted knowledge is general, universal, and genetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the scientific method? Do anthropologists use the scientific method? Do the scientific method or scientific explanations have any limitations?

Accepted Answer

The scientific method is a systematic ap

Question 11

Linguistic anthropologists are concerned with discovering how sites and middens are formed and what can be learned from studying these ancient structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Anthropological scientific knowledge is absolute, complete, and usually the final truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The use of anthropological data to offer practical solutions to problems within a society is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  applied anthropology 
B)  forensics 
C)  ethnography 
D)  participant observation 
A)  applied anthropology 
B)  forensics 
C)  ethnography 
D)  participant observation

Question 14

Biological anthropologists who study variation within and among human populations would be interested in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the range of skin color among populations in different geographical areas 
B)  differences between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece 
C)  the common origins of French and Italian 
D)  similarities in marriage customs between Muslims and Jews 
A)  the range of skin color among populations in different geographical areas 
B)  differences between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece 
C)  the common origins of French and Italian 
D)  similarities in marriage customs between Muslims and Jews

Question 15

Historical linguistics has provided evidence to support which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese speakers view the world differently than English speakers. 
B)  Native American populations originated in Asia. 
C)  Puerto Rican accents are different from Mexican accents. 
D)  Grammatical forms can differentiate socioeconomic groups. 
A)  Chinese speakers view the world differently than English speakers. 
B)  Native American populations originated in Asia. 
C)  Puerto Rican accents are different from Mexican accents. 
D)  Grammatical forms can differentiate socioeconomic groups.

Question 16

An example of "applied anthropology" might be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a study of genetic differences among gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans 
B)  an archaeological dig to recover information on long-distance trade between ancient Mayan cities 
C)  research on how to write a computer manual in an indigenous language of Papua New Guinea 
D)  reconstructing the kinship terminology utilized in Japan during the twelfth century 
A)  a study of genetic differences among gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans 
B)  an archaeological dig to recover information on long-distance trade between ancient Mayan cities 
C)  research on how to write a computer manual in an indigenous language of Papua New Guinea 
D)  reconstructing the kinship terminology utilized in Japan during the twelfth century

Question 17

What are the four fields of anthropology, and how are they related?

Accepted Answer

The four fields of anthropology are cult

Question 18

The study of life at plantations in the southern United States would be called "classical archaeology."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Inductive reasoning takes general statements and develops specific facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Biological anthropologists focus their research in two areas: human evolution and modern human variation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Although anthropologists study the unique features of diverse cultures, they also recognize the fundamental similarities among all peoples in the world.

A unique research strategy of anthropologists that involves learning the language and culture of a group by participating in the group's daily activities is called __________.

The people known as classical archaeologists conduct research on __________.

A paleoanthropologist would be most likely to study __________.

The holistic approach is used by anthropologists to find out if there are any missing pieces to a scientific puzzle or problem they are exploring-that is, if there are any "holes in the argument."

Ethnologists are primarily interested in which of the following?

Which of the following scientific approaches rely on hypothesis testing?

A) Peter Castro uses his training as a cultural anthropologist to understand which of the following?

Anthropologists have found that culturally constituted knowledge is general, universal, and genetic.

What is the scientific method? Do anthropologists use the scientific method? Do the scientific method or scientific explanations have any limitations?

Linguistic anthropologists are concerned with discovering how sites and middens are formed and what can be learned from studying these ancient structures.

Anthropological scientific knowledge is absolute, complete, and usually the final truth.

The use of anthropological data to offer practical solutions to problems within a society is called __________.

Biological anthropologists who study variation within and among human populations would be interested in which of the following?

Historical linguistics has provided evidence to support which of the following?

An example of "applied anthropology" might be __________.

What are the four fields of anthropology, and how are they related?

The study of life at plantations in the southern United States would be called "classical archaeology."

Inductive reasoning takes general statements and develops specific facts.

Biological anthropologists focus their research in two areas: human evolution and modern human variation.

Human Evolution

Culture

Psychological and Cognitive Anthropology

Language

Anthropological Explanations

Analyzing Sociocultural Systems

Environment, Subsistence, and Demography

Technology and Economies

Social Structure, The Family, Gender, and Age

Politics, Warfare, and Law

Religion and Aesthetics

Globalization, Culture, and Indigenous Societies

Globalization in Latin America,Africa, and the Caribbean

Globalization in the Middle East and Asia

Ethnicity

Contemporary Global Trends

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Exam 1: Introduction to Anthropology

Although anthropologists study the unique features of diverse cultures, they also recognize the fundamental similarities among all peoples in the world.

A unique research strategy of anthropologists that involves learning the language and culture of a group by participating in the group's daily activities is called __________.

The people known as classical archaeologists conduct research on __________.

A paleoanthropologist would be most likely to study __________.

The holistic approach is used by anthropologists to find out if there are any missing pieces to a scientific puzzle or problem they are exploring-that is, if there are any "holes in the argument."

Ethnologists are primarily interested in which of the following?

Which of the following scientific approaches rely on hypothesis testing?

A) Peter Castro uses his training as a cultural anthropologist to understand which of the following?

Anthropologists have found that culturally constituted knowledge is general, universal, and genetic.

What is the scientific method? Do anthropologists use the scientific method? Do the scientific method or scientific explanations have any limitations?

Linguistic anthropologists are concerned with discovering how sites and middens are formed and what can be learned from studying these ancient structures.

Anthropological scientific knowledge is absolute, complete, and usually the final truth.

The use of anthropological data to offer practical solutions to problems within a society is called __________.

Biological anthropologists who study variation within and among human populations would be interested in which of the following?

Historical linguistics has provided evidence to support which of the following?

An example of "applied anthropology" might be __________.

What are the four fields of anthropology, and how are they related?

The study of life at plantations in the southern United States would be called "classical archaeology."

Inductive reasoning takes general statements and develops specific facts.

Biological anthropologists focus their research in two areas: human evolution and modern human variation.

Human Evolution

Culture

Psychological and Cognitive Anthropology

Language

Anthropological Explanations

Analyzing Sociocultural Systems

Environment, Subsistence, and Demography

Technology and Economies

Social Structure, The Family, Gender, and Age

Politics, Warfare, and Law

Religion and Aesthetics

Globalization, Culture, and Indigenous Societies

Globalization in Latin America,Africa, and the Caribbean

Globalization in the Middle East and Asia

Ethnicity

Contemporary Global Trends

Applied Anthropology

Filters