Question 1

The compadrazgo system in Latin America is based on the establishment of kinship ties by becoming someone's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-law 
B)  spouse 
C)  godparent 
D)  fictive sibling 
A)  in-law 
B)  spouse 
C)  godparent 
D)  fictive sibling C

Question 2

What were the effects of the slave trade on African society with respect to mercantilism, warfare, social organization, demography, and technology?

Accepted Answer

The effects of the slave trade on African society were profound and far-reaching. With respect to mercantilism, the slave trade led to the development of a thriving market for human beings, as European powers sought to exploit African labor for their own economic gain. This resulted in the destabilization of local economies and the emergence of a new class of wealthy African slave traders who profited from the trade.

In terms of warfare, the demand for slaves fueled conflicts between African societies as they sought to capture and sell individuals to European traders. This led to widespread violence and the disruption of traditional social structures, as communities were torn apart by the slave trade.

Social organization was also deeply impacted by the slave trade, as entire communities were uprooted and families were torn apart. This led to the breakdown of traditional kinship systems and the loss of cultural and social cohesion within African societies.

Demographically, the slave trade had a devastating impact on African populations. It is estimated that millions of individuals were forcibly taken from their homes and transported to the Americas, leading to a significant decrease in the overall population of many African regions. This loss of labor and human capital had long-lasting effects on the development of African societies.

Finally, the slave trade also had implications for technology in Africa. As European powers sought to expand their control over African territories, they introduced new technologies and weapons that further destabilized local societies and contributed to the perpetuation of the slave trade.

In conclusion, the slave trade had a profound and multifaceted impact on African society, leading to economic exploitation, social upheaval, demographic decline, and the introduction of new technologies and weapons. These effects continue to shape the legacy of the slave trade in Africa today.

Question 3

An example of a dyadic contract would be the relationship between __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a parent and a godparent 
B)  a patriarch and his extended family 
C)  a woman and her nuclear family 
D)  an individual and his cousins 
A)  a parent and a godparent 
B)  a patriarch and his extended family 
C)  a woman and her nuclear family 
D)  an individual and his cousins A

Question 4

In open peasant communities, crops are raised primarily for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  local subsistence 
B)  outside markets 
C)  barter with other peasant communities 
D)  feeding livestock 
A)  local subsistence 
B)  outside markets 
C)  barter with other peasant communities 
D)  feeding livestock

Question 5

The __________ established the Union of South Africa in 1910.

Accepted Answer

A)  French 
B)  Germans 
C)  Portuguese 
D)  British 
A)  French 
B)  Germans 
C)  Portuguese 
D)  British

Question 6

The principal characteristics of the "culture of poverty," according to Oscar Lewis, are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition, high fertility, and poor sanitation 
B)  the absence of fathers and older siblings 
C)  poor access to electricity and running water 
D)  fatalism, apathy, and hopelessness 
A)  malnutrition, high fertility, and poor sanitation 
B)  the absence of fathers and older siblings 
C)  poor access to electricity and running water 
D)  fatalism, apathy, and hopelessness

Question 7

Latin America had relatively little cultural diversity prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term encomienda referred to the practice of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  granting a conquistador the right to Indian land, tribute, and labor 
B)  presenting Spanish nobility with native crafts and products 
C)  marrying into the upper classes of Aztec and Inca society 
D)  awarding 20 percent of all booty to the Spanish Crown 
A)  granting a conquistador the right to Indian land, tribute, and labor 
B)  presenting Spanish nobility with native crafts and products 
C)  marrying into the upper classes of Aztec and Inca society 
D)  awarding 20 percent of all booty to the Spanish Crown

Question 9

Slavery was practiced in African chiefdoms before the arrival of Europeans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Agricultural land is more likely to be individually owned by peasants in open peasant communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The concepts of rising expectations and relative deprivation are most useful in explaining __________ in Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A)  revolutionary movements 
B)  the elimination of formal social categories 
C)  processes of religious syncretization 
D)  the growth of haciendas 
A)  revolutionary movements 
B)  the elimination of formal social categories 
C)  processes of religious syncretization 
D)  the growth of haciendas

Question 12

Historians have estimated that 40 million Africans were captured for the purposes of slavery between 1440 and 1870.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The principal effect of the hacienda system in Latin America was the institution of __________ authority

Accepted Answer

A)  military 
B)  capitalistic 
C)  feudalistic 
D)  religious 
A)  military 
B)  capitalistic 
C)  feudalistic 
D)  religious

Question 14

How did European colonization of Africa and Latin America influence ethnicity in each area? How were the effects similar or different? How do they tie into other economic, political, and social circumstances?

Accepted Answer

The European colonization of Africa and

Question 15

Apartheid is a system in which social and political rights are based on an individual's physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What were the effects of colonialism on the politics of African nations? What are some of the characteristics of African nations today that can be traced directly to the colonial experience?

Accepted Answer

The effects of colonialism on the politi

Question 17

What is the status of women in African societies? What are some of the differences in women's roles within urban and rural settings?

Accepted Answer

The status of women in African societies

Question 18

As a general rule, the haciendas can be characterized as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficial to Indian health and well-being 
B)  an efficient form of social welfare 
C)  highly productive economic units 
D)  responsible for widening the gap between rich and poor 
A)  beneficial to Indian health and well-being 
B)  an efficient form of social welfare 
C)  highly productive economic units 
D)  responsible for widening the gap between rich and poor

Question 19

A "closed peasant community" is one in which peasants produce agricultural goods primarily for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  local subsistence 
B)  foreign export 
C)  national markets 
D)  local industries 
A)  local subsistence 
B)  foreign export 
C)  national markets 
D)  local industries

Question 20

What were the immediate and long-term effects of colonialism on indigenous people in Latin America? Discuss the impact of disease, religion, and slavery on the region.

Accepted Answer

The immediate effects of colonialism on

The compadrazgo system in Latin America is based on the establishment of kinship ties by becoming someone's __________.

What were the effects of the slave trade on African society with respect to mercantilism, warfare, social organization, demography, and technology?

An example of a dyadic contract would be the relationship between __________.

In open peasant communities, crops are raised primarily for __________.

The __________ established the Union of South Africa in 1910.

The principal characteristics of the "culture of poverty," according to Oscar Lewis, are __________.

Latin America had relatively little cultural diversity prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

The term encomienda referred to the practice of __________.

Slavery was practiced in African chiefdoms before the arrival of Europeans.

Agricultural land is more likely to be individually owned by peasants in open peasant communities.

The concepts of rising expectations and relative deprivation are most useful in explaining __________ in Latin America.

Historians have estimated that 40 million Africans were captured for the purposes of slavery between 1440 and 1870.

The principal effect of the hacienda system in Latin America was the institution of __________ authority

How did European colonization of Africa and Latin America influence ethnicity in each area? How were the effects similar or different? How do they tie into other economic, political, and social circumstances?

Apartheid is a system in which social and political rights are based on an individual's physical characteristics.

What were the effects of colonialism on the politics of African nations? What are some of the characteristics of African nations today that can be traced directly to the colonial experience?

What is the status of women in African societies? What are some of the differences in women's roles within urban and rural settings?

As a general rule, the haciendas can be characterized as __________.

A "closed peasant community" is one in which peasants produce agricultural goods primarily for __________.

What were the immediate and long-term effects of colonialism on indigenous people in Latin America? Discuss the impact of disease, religion, and slavery on the region.

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Exam 14: Globalization in Latin America,Africa, and the Caribbean

The compadrazgo system in Latin America is based on the establishment of kinship ties by becoming someone's __________.

What were the effects of the slave trade on African society with respect to mercantilism, warfare, social organization, demography, and technology?

An example of a dyadic contract would be the relationship between __________.

In open peasant communities, crops are raised primarily for __________.

The __________ established the Union of South Africa in 1910.

The principal characteristics of the "culture of poverty," according to Oscar Lewis, are __________.

Latin America had relatively little cultural diversity prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

The term encomienda referred to the practice of __________.

Slavery was practiced in African chiefdoms before the arrival of Europeans.

Agricultural land is more likely to be individually owned by peasants in open peasant communities.

The concepts of rising expectations and relative deprivation are most useful in explaining __________ in Latin America.

Historians have estimated that 40 million Africans were captured for the purposes of slavery between 1440 and 1870.

The principal effect of the hacienda system in Latin America was the institution of __________ authority

How did European colonization of Africa and Latin America influence ethnicity in each area? How were the effects similar or different? How do they tie into other economic, political, and social circumstances?

Apartheid is a system in which social and political rights are based on an individual's physical characteristics.

What were the effects of colonialism on the politics of African nations? What are some of the characteristics of African nations today that can be traced directly to the colonial experience?

What is the status of women in African societies? What are some of the differences in women's roles within urban and rural settings?

As a general rule, the haciendas can be characterized as __________.

A "closed peasant community" is one in which peasants produce agricultural goods primarily for __________.

What were the immediate and long-term effects of colonialism on indigenous people in Latin America? Discuss the impact of disease, religion, and slavery on the region.

Introduction to Anthropology

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 the Middle East and Asia

Ethnicity

Contemporary Global Trends

Applied Anthropology

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