Question 1

The one thing that all pluralistic states,past and present,irrespective of other differences among them,share is a tendency:

Accepted Answer

A)  to grow beyond their capacity to maintain their society.
B)  to fragment.
C)  to stagnate.
D)  toward the development of a dictatorship.
E)  toward the development of a democracy. B

Question 2

What is the cultural significance of global migrations?

Accepted Answer

Global migrations have significant cultural implications as they lead to the exchange and blending of different cultural practices, traditions, languages, and beliefs. As people move from one place to another, they bring with them their unique cultural heritage, which contributes to the diversity and richness of the societies they settle in. This cultural exchange can lead to the creation of new forms of art, music, cuisine, and literature, as well as the adaptation and integration of different cultural elements into existing traditions.

Furthermore, global migrations also challenge and reshape existing cultural norms and values, leading to a more inclusive and diverse society. As people from different backgrounds come into contact with one another, they are exposed to new perspectives and ways of life, which can lead to greater understanding and tolerance among different cultural groups.

Additionally, global migrations can also lead to the preservation and revitalization of cultural traditions that may have been at risk of being lost. As people move to new countries, they often seek to maintain their cultural identity and pass on their traditions to future generations, leading to the preservation of cultural practices that might otherwise have faded away.

Overall, global migrations have a profound cultural significance as they contribute to the diversity, richness, and dynamism of societies around the world. They challenge existing cultural norms, lead to the creation of new cultural forms, and contribute to a more inclusive and tolerant global community.

Question 3

Describe the three primary types of migration that occur.

Accepted Answer

The three primary types of migration that occur are internal migration, international migration, and rural-urban migration.

Internal migration refers to the movement of people within a country, such as from rural areas to urban areas or from one region to another. This type of migration is often driven by economic opportunities, better living conditions, or the search for a higher quality of life.

International migration involves the movement of people across international borders, either permanently or temporarily. This type of migration is often driven by factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, conflict, or environmental issues.

Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas. This type of migration is often driven by the search for better job opportunities, access to education and healthcare, and a higher standard of living.

These three types of migration have significant impacts on both the areas people are leaving and the areas they are moving to, and they play a crucial role in shaping the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of societies around the world.

Question 4

What types of pollution affect our world today,and why are they such a serious health concern?

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Question 5

Give three examples of structural violence and explain.

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Question 6

Name three ways that anthropologists can contribute to meeting the challenges of globalization in our world today.

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Question 7

Xenophobia tends to occur during very specific situations.Which of the following is least likely to cause xenophobia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scarcity of resources
B)  Unemployment
C)  Prosperity
D)  Social insecurity
E)  Rising inflation

Question 8

Cultural pluralism: is it a good idea or a source of continuing conflict? Discuss the merits of melting pot versus cultural pluralism as a policy for the U.S. ,Canada,or the world.

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Question 9

Over the past 5,000 years,political units have:

Accepted Answer

A)  grown steadily smaller in size.
B)  grown steadily larger in size and fewer in number.
C)  eliminated multinational corporations.
D)  promoted individual freedoms.
E)  eliminated slavery.

Question 10

The Gini Index is used by the United Nations as a way of calculating income disparity throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pluralistic societies have a tendency to fragment along the lines of which type of differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culinary
B)  Linguistic
C)  Institutional
D)  Kinship
E)  Economic

Question 12

The current world population is around how many billion?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  4.5
C)  7.5
D)  10
E)  12

Question 13

All of the following statements about megacorporations are correct except:

Accepted Answer

A)  many of them generate more money than whole countries.
B)  they are often subject to open records and must disclose many internal affairs.
C)  they are the products of the technological revolution.
D)  they are such large businesses that they can often ignore and change the plans of government where they operate.
E)  they are controlled by wealthy capitalists.

Question 14

So great is the power of global corporations that they increasingly hamper the wishes of governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nearly 10% of all people in the world get by on less than $1.90 per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

President Barack Obama's mother worked extensively in Kenya and South Africa as an anthropologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the "Gini Index"?

Accepted Answer

A)  An index that measures the cost and profit of the largest megacorporations in the world;this index calculates the value and cost of each corporation.
B)  An income inequality index that measures how much disparity in income exists within a country.
C)  An index which calculates how much pollution is expelled per person within a country.
D)  A way of measuring global caloric output and distribution of food as a way of predicting malnutrition and obesity worldwide.
E)  An index that is used by the United Nations as a way of evaluating the political situation in each country;those with higher numbers on the index are more prone to human rights abuses.

Question 18

Global corporations were rare before the latter half of the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When over 200,000 people were injured or killed as a result of gas being released from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal,India,the cause was attributed to a number of factors: the company saving money by not installing safety devices,the political arrangements that enable Union Carbide to build a plant in India,the people living in the vicinity of the plant being too poor to live in safer locations,etc.Thus,the people were victims of:

Accepted Answer

A)  structural violence.
B)  soft power.
C)  apartheid.
D)  multiculturalism.
E)  xenophobia.

Question 20

Applied anthropologist Paul Farmer is associated with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  he formed the medical group Partners in Health in Haiti.
B)  he established a clinic in Haiti to help deal with infectious disease.
C)  he focused his health work in Haiti on AIDS and tuberculosis.
D)  he works also in Jamaica to treat refugees from war-torn areas of Central America.
E)  he maintains an active practice in infectious diseases in the United States.

Exam 26: Global Challenges, Local Responses, and the Role of Anthropology

The one thing that all pluralistic states,past and present,irrespective of other differences among them,share is a tendency:

What is the cultural significance of global migrations?

Describe the three primary types of migration that occur.

What types of pollution affect our world today,and why are they such a serious health concern?

Give three examples of structural violence and explain.

Name three ways that anthropologists can contribute to meeting the challenges of globalization in our world today.

Xenophobia tends to occur during very specific situations.Which of the following is least likely to cause xenophobia?

Cultural pluralism: is it a good idea or a source of continuing conflict? Discuss the merits of melting pot versus cultural pluralism as a policy for the U.S. ,Canada,or the world.

Over the past 5,000 years,political units have:

The Gini Index is used by the United Nations as a way of calculating income disparity throughout the world.

Pluralistic societies have a tendency to fragment along the lines of which type of differences?

The current world population is around how many billion?

All of the following statements about megacorporations are correct except:

So great is the power of global corporations that they increasingly hamper the wishes of governments.

Nearly 10% of all people in the world get by on less than $1.90 per day.

President Barack Obama's mother worked extensively in Kenya and South Africa as an anthropologist.

What is the "Gini Index"?

Global corporations were rare before the latter half of the 20th century.

Applied anthropologist Paul Farmer is associated with all of the following except: