Question 1

The introduction of a cash economy has disrupted traditional Ju/'hoansi patterns of:

Accepted Answer

A)  egalitarianism and reciprocity 
B)  food storage and redistribution 
C)  centralized decision-making 
D)  rapid population growth 
A)  egalitarianism and reciprocity 
B)  food storage and redistribution 
C)  centralized decision-making 
D)  rapid population growth A

Question 2

Using one example of each, compare and contrast a First World, a Second World, and Third World country with one another. What would need to happen in order for your Third World example to become a member of the First World?

Accepted Answer

A First World country, such as the United States, is characterized by a high standard of living, advanced infrastructure, and a strong economy. A Second World country, like Russia, may have a developed industrial base but lacks the political and economic stability of a First World country. A Third World country, like Uganda, typically has low levels of industrialization, high levels of poverty, and limited access to education and healthcare.

To transition from a Third World country to a First World country, several changes would need to take place. Firstly, the government would need to prioritize economic development and invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. This could involve creating policies that attract foreign investment and promote entrepreneurship. Additionally, efforts to reduce corruption and improve governance would be essential in creating a stable and conducive environment for economic growth.

Furthermore, addressing issues such as poverty, malnutrition, and lack of access to clean water and sanitation would be crucial in improving the overall standard of living. This could involve implementing social welfare programs and investing in agricultural development to ensure food security.

Lastly, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as investing in research and development, would help to create a more competitive and advanced economy. By implementing these changes, a Third World country could work towards becoming a member of the First World.

Question 3

A country will be classified as underdeveloped because of poor health care and high infant mortality even if the total value of goods and services produced by that country is as high as that of a developed country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The term "Second World" is used to refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  modern, industrialized nation-states 
B)  what used to be called the Soviet Union and other communist countries 
C)  undeveloped, nonindustrialized countries 
D)  traditional, pre-state societies affected by contact with the modern world 
A)  modern, industrialized nation-states 
B)  what used to be called the Soviet Union and other communist countries 
C)  undeveloped, nonindustrialized countries 
D)  traditional, pre-state societies affected by contact with the modern world

Question 5

Yanomamö Indians who chose to reside in Christian mission stations:

Accepted Answer

A)  have enjoyed unprecedented economic success 
B)  are unusually 100% literate in their native language 
C)  are taught to value and preserve their native culture 
D)  have become completely dependent on the missionaries 
A)  have enjoyed unprecedented economic success 
B)  are unusually 100% literate in their native language 
C)  are taught to value and preserve their native culture 
D)  have become completely dependent on the missionaries

Question 6

As recently as 1934, Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens but wards of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Colin Turnbull examined two cases of African foragers who have faced decimation through forced cultural change. These were the Yanamamö and the San.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Given a choice between modernization theory and dependency theory, which model do you prefer to explain the existence of vast inequities between countries of the First World and the Third World? What are the strengths of the model you prefer? What are its weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

I prefer the dependency theory to explai

Question 9

According to modernization theory, self-sustained growth requires the consistent reinvestment of savings and capital into modern technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Bedouin communities are becoming:

Accepted Answer

A)  absorbed into existing nation-states 
B)  economically self-sufficient 
C)  autonomous nations with their own governments 
D)  wealthy through oil revenues 
A)  absorbed into existing nation-states 
B)  economically self-sufficient 
C)  autonomous nations with their own governments 
D)  wealthy through oil revenues

Question 11

Through contact with European traders, the Hawaiian chiefdom was transformed from a political organization based on to one based on .

Accepted Answer

A)  kinship, personal charisma 
B)  reciprocity, redistribution 
C)  personal ability, divine right 
D)  theocracy, military force 
A)  kinship, personal charisma 
B)  reciprocity, redistribution 
C)  personal ability, divine right 
D)  theocracy, military force

Question 12

One of the principal beliefs of the Ghost Dance movement was that:

Accepted Answer

A)  white people would go away 
B)  indigenous people would go to battle against ghosts 
C)  the world would come to an end 
D)  Hawaii would be ruled again by traditional chiefdoms 
A)  white people would go away 
B)  indigenous people would go to battle against ghosts 
C)  the world would come to an end 
D)  Hawaii would be ruled again by traditional chiefdoms

Question 13

What are the principal elements of Immanuel Wallerstein's "world-systems theory"? How has it been used in anthropology?

Accepted Answer

Immanuel Wallerstein's "world-systems th

Question 14

The Ju/'hoansi or San were protected from exploitation and assimilation by the South African government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Rates of alcoholism among the Ju/'hoansi or San have increased as a result of wage labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Globalization began in the middle of the last century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the principal factors that result in deculturation. What are some of the risks of deculturation for a traditional society?

Accepted Answer

Deculturation refers to the process by w

Question 18

One of the preconditions for modernization is the acceptance of the belief that progress is both necessary and beneficial to society and the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Globalization refers to the rise of industrial states and the social, economic, political, and cultural consequences this industrialism has had on nonindustrial societies, among other things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One of the principal criticisms of dependency theory is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimates the dependency of First World nations on Third World labor 
B)  neglects internal conditions of Third World countries that inhibit economic development 
C)  implies that the Third World has benefited from relations with the First World 
D)  supports the activities of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund 
A)  overestimates the dependency of First World nations on Third World labor 
B)  neglects internal conditions of Third World countries that inhibit economic development 
C)  implies that the Third World has benefited from relations with the First World 
D)  supports the activities of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund

The introduction of a cash economy has disrupted traditional Ju/'hoansi patterns of:

Using one example of each, compare and contrast a First World, a Second World, and Third World country with one another. What would need to happen in order for your Third World example to become a member of the First World?

A country will be classified as underdeveloped because of poor health care and high infant mortality even if the total value of goods and services produced by that country is as high as that of a developed country.

The term "Second World" is used to refer to:

Yanomamö Indians who chose to reside in Christian mission stations:

As recently as 1934, Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens but wards of the state.

Colin Turnbull examined two cases of African foragers who have faced decimation through forced cultural change. These were the Yanamamö and the San.

Given a choice between modernization theory and dependency theory, which model do you prefer to explain the existence of vast inequities between countries of the First World and the Third World? What are the strengths of the model you prefer? What are its weaknesses?

According to modernization theory, self-sustained growth requires the consistent reinvestment of savings and capital into modern technology.

Throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Bedouin communities are becoming:

Through contact with European traders, the Hawaiian chiefdom was transformed from a political organization based on to one based on .

One of the principal beliefs of the Ghost Dance movement was that:

What are the principal elements of Immanuel Wallerstein's "world-systems theory"? How has it been used in anthropology?

The Ju/'hoansi or San were protected from exploitation and assimilation by the South African government.

Rates of alcoholism among the Ju/'hoansi or San have increased as a result of wage labor.

Globalization began in the middle of the last century.

Discuss the principal factors that result in deculturation. What are some of the risks of deculturation for a traditional society?

One of the preconditions for modernization is the acceptance of the belief that progress is both necessary and beneficial to society and the individual.

Globalization refers to the rise of industrial states and the social, economic, political, and cultural consequences this industrialism has had on nonindustrial societies, among other things.

One of the principal criticisms of dependency theory is that it:

Introduction to Anthropology

Human Evolution

Culture

The Process of Enculturation: Psychological and Cognitive Anthropology

Language

Anthropological Explanations

Analyzing Sociocultural Systems

Band Societies

Tribes

Chiefdoms

Agricultural States

Industrial States

Globalization in Latin America, africa, and the Caribbean

Globalization in the Middle East and Asia

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Applied Anthropology

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Exam 13: Globalization, Culture, and Indigenous Societies

The introduction of a cash economy has disrupted traditional Ju/'hoansi patterns of:

Using one example of each, compare and contrast a First World, a Second World, and Third World country with one another. What would need to happen in order for your Third World example to become a member of the First World?

A country will be classified as underdeveloped because of poor health care and high infant mortality even if the total value of goods and services produced by that country is as high as that of a developed country.

The term "Second World" is used to refer to:

Yanomamö Indians who chose to reside in Christian mission stations:

As recently as 1934, Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens but wards of the state.

Colin Turnbull examined two cases of African foragers who have faced decimation through forced cultural change. These were the Yanamamö and the San.

Given a choice between modernization theory and dependency theory, which model do you prefer to explain the existence of vast inequities between countries of the First World and the Third World? What are the strengths of the model you prefer? What are its weaknesses?

According to modernization theory, self-sustained growth requires the consistent reinvestment of savings and capital into modern technology.

Throughout the Arabian Peninsula, Bedouin communities are becoming:

Through contact with European traders, the Hawaiian chiefdom was transformed from a political organization based on to one based on .

One of the principal beliefs of the Ghost Dance movement was that:

What are the principal elements of Immanuel Wallerstein's "world-systems theory"? How has it been used in anthropology?

The Ju/'hoansi or San were protected from exploitation and assimilation by the South African government.

Rates of alcoholism among the Ju/'hoansi or San have increased as a result of wage labor.

Globalization began in the middle of the last century.

Discuss the principal factors that result in deculturation. What are some of the risks of deculturation for a traditional society?

One of the preconditions for modernization is the acceptance of the belief that progress is both necessary and beneficial to society and the individual.

Globalization refers to the rise of industrial states and the social, economic, political, and cultural consequences this industrialism has had on nonindustrial societies, among other things.

One of the principal criticisms of dependency theory is that it:

Introduction to Anthropology

Human Evolution

Culture

The Process of Enculturation: Psychological and Cognitive Anthropology

Language

Anthropological Explanations

Analyzing Sociocultural Systems

Band Societies

Tribes

Chiefdoms

Agricultural States

Industrial States

Globalization in Latin America, africa, and the Caribbean

Globalization in the Middle East and Asia

Race and Ethnicity

Contemporary Global Trends

Applied Anthropology

Filters