Question 1

Around the world, a popular social pastime of women is playing dominoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The concept of class was especially important to the theories of Karl Marx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All systems based on inequality (such as" race," caste, etc.), regardless of their local specificities, share this feature:

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who have greater entitlements control those who have lesser entitlements. 
B)  Underprivileged groups may rebel against the system. 
C)  Members of dominant groups work to keep their position. 
D)  People are relegated to particular levels of entitlement. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  Those who have greater entitlements control those who have lesser entitlements. 
B)  Underprivileged groups may rebel against the system. 
C)  Members of dominant groups work to keep their position. 
D)  People are relegated to particular levels of entitlement. 
E)  all of the above E

Question 4

Bonds based on friendship are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) one of the most over-studied topics of cultural anthropology 
B) most common in foraging cultures where all relationships are "face-to-face" 
C) probably found in all cultures 
D) more common among youth than among adults 
E) more common among women than among men 
A) one of the most over-studied topics of cultural anthropology 
B) most common in foraging cultures where all relationships are "face-to-face" 
C) probably found in all cultures 
D) more common among youth than among adults 
E) more common among women than among men

Question 5

Explain the basic features of India's caste system and how it works. Compare it with apartheid in South Africa.

Accepted Answer

The caste system in India is a social hi

Question 6

Examples of ways that dominant caste groups in __________ maintain their power is through land ownership, control of education, threats of violence, and marriage rules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Examples of ways that dominant caste groups...

Question 7

Many body modifiers in the U.S. are motivated to alter their bodies through a wish to belong with a specific group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A feature that unites the Masta Liu of Samoa is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) shared unemployment 
B) the fact that they came from households with no resident father 
C) a shared sense of in-born power and privilege 
D) their shared position as last-born sons with no claim to the family property 
E) the fact that they were all circumcised together 
A) shared unemployment 
B) the fact that they came from households with no resident father 
C) a shared sense of in-born power and privilege 
D) their shared position as last-born sons with no claim to the family property 
E) the fact that they were all circumcised together

Question 9

How does a primary group differ from a secondary group, and what is an example of each?

Accepted Answer

A primary group differs from a secondary

Question 10

The Kuna people, known for their matrilineal descent and colorful molas, live mainly in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Costa Rica 
B) Panama 
C) Venezuela 
D) Brazil 
E) Mexico 
A) Costa Rica 
B) Panama 
C) Venezuela 
D) Brazil 
E) Mexico

Question 11

India's traditional system of social ranking is referred to as the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of India's traditional system of social ranking is...

Question 12

Define the concepts of status, ascribed position, and achieved position, and provide an example of each from class reading and discussion.

Accepted Answer

Status refers to the social position or

Question 13

Current social movements commonly use new social media such as Internet websites, Facebook and Twitter as a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Current social movements commonly use new social...

Question 14

How do cultural anthropologists define youth gangs and what are some of their findings about this type of group?

Accepted Answer

Cultural anthropologists define youth ga

Question 15

The CO-MADRES organization demonstrates that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) women's groups mostly focus on issues related to the domestic domain 
B) personal interests can mix with political interests 
C) the key issue uniting women in this case is the provision of food and basic needs for poor mothers 
D) organizations with political motives are dominated by male leaders in Latin America 
E) women in Latin America depend completely on men to organize people into protest groups 
A) women's groups mostly focus on issues related to the domestic domain 
B) personal interests can mix with political interests 
C) the key issue uniting women in this case is the provision of food and basic needs for poor mothers 
D) organizations with political motives are dominated by male leaders in Latin America 
E) women in Latin America depend completely on men to organize people into protest groups

Question 16

Discuss the concepts of " race" and racism as cultural constructions; provide an example of racial stratification and its consequences.

Accepted Answer

Race and racism are cultural constructio

Question 17

According to the constitution of India, discrimination on the basis of class is against the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ exchange is the form of exchange most common among friends.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ exchange is the form of exchange...

Question 19

The geography of Bangladesh is a deltaic flood plain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The jajmani system of India __________.

Accepted Answer

A) involves exchange of services between various caste groups 
B) has been viewed as benefitting the better-off at the expense of the poor 
C) is declining in importance 
D) has been viewed as a system that links different groups together in mutual support 
E) all of the above 
A) involves exchange of services between various caste groups 
B) has been viewed as benefitting the better-off at the expense of the poor 
C) is declining in importance 
D) has been viewed as a system that links different groups together in mutual support 
E) all of the above

Around the world, a popular social pastime of women is playing dominoes.

The concept of class was especially important to the theories of Karl Marx.

All systems based on inequality (such as" race," caste, etc.), regardless of their local specificities, share this feature:

Bonds based on friendship are __________.

Explain the basic features of India's caste system and how it works. Compare it with apartheid in South Africa.

Examples of ways that dominant caste groups in __________ maintain their power is through land ownership, control of education, threats of violence, and marriage rules.

Many body modifiers in the U.S. are motivated to alter their bodies through a wish to belong with a specific group of people.

A feature that unites the Masta Liu of Samoa is __________.

How does a primary group differ from a secondary group, and what is an example of each?

The Kuna people, known for their matrilineal descent and colorful molas, live mainly in __________.

India's traditional system of social ranking is referred to as the __________ system.

Define the concepts of status, ascribed position, and achieved position, and provide an example of each from class reading and discussion.

Current social movements commonly use new social media such as Internet websites, Facebook and Twitter as a form of __________.

How do cultural anthropologists define youth gangs and what are some of their findings about this type of group?

The CO-MADRES organization demonstrates that __________.

Discuss the concepts of " race" and racism as cultural constructions; provide an example of racial stratification and its consequences.

According to the constitution of India, discrimination on the basis of class is against the law.

__________ exchange is the form of exchange most common among friends.

The geography of Bangladesh is a deltaic flood plain.

The jajmani system of India __________.

Anthropology and the Study of Culture

The Evolution of Humanity and Culture

Researching Culture

Making a Living

Consumption and Exchange

Reproduction and Human Development

Health, Illness, and Healing

Kinship and Domestic Life

Political and Legal Systems

Communication

Religion

Expressive Culture

People on the Move

People Defining Development

Filters

Exam 9: Social Groups and Social Stratification

Around the world, a popular social pastime of women is playing dominoes.

The concept of class was especially important to the theories of Karl Marx.

All systems based on inequality (such as" race," caste, etc.), regardless of their local specificities, share this feature:

Bonds based on friendship are __________.

Explain the basic features of India's caste system and how it works. Compare it with apartheid in South Africa.

Examples of ways that dominant caste groups in __________ maintain their power is through land ownership, control of education, threats of violence, and marriage rules.

Many body modifiers in the U.S. are motivated to alter their bodies through a wish to belong with a specific group of people.

A feature that unites the Masta Liu of Samoa is __________.

How does a primary group differ from a secondary group, and what is an example of each?

The Kuna people, known for their matrilineal descent and colorful molas, live mainly in __________.

India's traditional system of social ranking is referred to as the __________ system.

Define the concepts of status, ascribed position, and achieved position, and provide an example of each from class reading and discussion.

Current social movements commonly use new social media such as Internet websites, Facebook and Twitter as a form of __________.

How do cultural anthropologists define youth gangs and what are some of their findings about this type of group?

The CO-MADRES organization demonstrates that __________.

Discuss the concepts of " race" and racism as cultural constructions; provide an example of racial stratification and its consequences.

According to the constitution of India, discrimination on the basis of class is against the law.

__________ exchange is the form of exchange most common among friends.

The geography of Bangladesh is a deltaic flood plain.

The jajmani system of India __________.

Anthropology and the Study of Culture

The Evolution of Humanity and Culture

Researching Culture

Making a Living

Consumption and Exchange

Reproduction and Human Development

Health, Illness, and Healing

Kinship and Domestic Life

Political and Legal Systems

Communication

Religion

Expressive Culture

People on the Move

People Defining Development

Filters