ANTH 1210 Ancient Peoples and Places Quiz
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What is the main focus of anthropology?

  • The origin and evolution of the universe.
  • Explaining the origin and development of all living organisms.
  • The study of ancient civilizations solely through archaeological evidence.
  • The diversity of cultures and biological traits among human populations (correct)

    • What does the term 'biocultural approach' refer to in the context of anthropology?

  • The exploration of the cultural influences on biological adaptation.
  • The exclusive study of human biology and its evolution.
  • The study of how biological and cultural factors interact and shape human populations. (correct)
  • The examination of the biological origins of cultural practices.

    • Which of the following is NOT a major evolutionary force shaping human biological variation?

  • Artificial selection (correct)
  • Gene flow
  • Natural selection
  • Random genetic drift

    • How is cultural variation primarily shaped?

    <p>Through learned behaviors and cultural transmission. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the development of culture?

    <p>Learned behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the interactions between biology, culture, and environment in anthropology?

    <p>To explain how human populations adapt to diverse environments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST exemplifies the concept of cultural variation?

    <p>The diverse ways in which people greet each other across different cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of anthropological research?

    <p>To explain the diversity of human populations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Ethnology and Archaeology in terms of data collection methods?

    <p>Ethnologists use observation and interviews, while Archaeologists use excavation and analysis of artifacts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of Anthropology directly studies the evolutionary relationships between humans and other primates?

    <p>Palaeoanthropology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Prehistoric and Historic Archaeology?

    <p>Prehistoric Archaeology uses only material culture, while Historic Archaeology incorporates written records. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a subfield of Biological Anthropology?

    <p>Linguistic Anthropology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of Archaeology examines the material culture of contemporary societies to gain insights into past cultures?

    <p>Ethnoarchaeology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of Classical Archaeology?

    <p>The study of ancient civilizations that developed sophisticated writing systems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the four major subfields of Anthropology?

    <p>They are distinct but complementary, with shared interests and methodologies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a subfield of Biological Anthropology as presented in the text?

    <p>Ethnoarchaeology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Anthropology

    The study of human populations and their diversity across cultures.

    Holistic Approach

    An analysis method considering biology, culture, and environment together.

    Biological Variation

    Differences in biology among populations shaped by genetics and environment.

    Cultural Variation

    Differences in learned behaviors amongst cultural groups.

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    Archaeological Methods

    Techniques used to study past human cultures through material remains.

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    Dating Methods

    Techniques used to determine the age of archaeological finds.

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    Environmental Forces

    Natural factors that influence biological adaptation in humans.

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    Adaptive Strategies

    Cultural developments that help humans cope with environmental changes.

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    Four major subfields of Anthropology

    Social/Cultural, Linguistic, Physical/Biological, Archaeology.

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    Ethnologist

    A researcher studying cultures through observation and interviews.

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    Archaeologist

    A researcher who studies past cultures by examining material remains.

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    Prehistoric Archaeology

    Study of human cultures before written records emerged (last 5000 years).

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    Zooarchaeology

    The study of animal remains from archaeological sites to understand past cultures.

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    Ethnoarchaeology

    Study of material culture in contemporary societies to infer past behaviors.

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    Palaeoanthropology

    The study of human evolution and the relationships between humans and non-human primates.

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course title: ANTH 1210 Ancient Peoples and Places
    • The course is about ancient people and cultures
    • Notes will be posted on UM Learn following Thursday's class
    • No recordings will be taken
    • The course is an introductory course, therefore, learning both vocabulary and theory/interests/methods of the chosen field is important
    • All parts of the textbook are relevant, but use the textbook link, instead of the bookstore version
    • Use university email for course related correspondence

    Volunteer Notetaker Information

    • Help reduce barriers for peers
    • Contribute to creating an inclusive University of Manitoba
    • Receive recognition on U of M Experience Record
    • Upload notes directly to https://sasclockwork.cc.umanitoba.ca/ClockWork/
    • Submit notes in preferred style (typed or handwritten)

    Introduction to Anthropology & Archaeology

    • The course will review the definition of Anthropology
    • It will also cover Archaeological Methods and Materials
    • The course will discuss how sites are formed
    • Dating methods will also be discussed

    What is Anthropology?

    • Broadly, the study of human (and related) populations
    • Holistic/Biocultural approach: biology, culture, environment
    • Focuses on the interrelationship of biology, behaviour and environment, and how changes in one often explain changes in the others
    • It also covers Variation or Diversity (both biological and cultural), in human populations
    • Biological variation is influenced by genetics, environmental factors, culture, and technology (adaptations)
    • Biological variation is ultimately shaped by major evolutionary forces (gene flow, random genetic drift, natural selection, mutation)
    • Cultural variation is a by-product of learned behaviour and the result of culture group membership.
    • Examples of cultural variation include how we learn to interact with the world around us, societal expectations, likes/dislikes, and technology
    • Anthropology recognizes 'Culture (niches), including generational niches'.

    What are the Subfields of Anthropology?

    • There are four main subfields:
      • Social/Cultural
      • Linguistic
      • Physical/Biological
      • Archaeology

    Archaeology

    • There are Prehistoric Archaeology, Classical Archaeology(e.g. Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome), and Historical Archaeology.
    • Prehistoric Archaeology is related to the emergence of written records in the last 5000 years
    • Historical Archaeology links to the historical record or involves those groups that did not produce or participate in written language
    • Different subfields of Archaeology include Zooarchaeology and Ethnoarchaeology

    Biological Anthropology

    • Sketetal Biology & Forensic Antropology are part of the study
    • Human Biology is a critical aspect
    • Population Genetics and Molecules Anthropology are also important to grasp
    • Primatology (Biological and Behavioral Comparisons), which includes comparisons between shared and unique human traits, is a key concept
    • Palaeoanthropology (a subfield of Palaeontology) which focuses on human evolution and evolutionary relationships with non-human primates is also a part of the study.

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