Anthropology 1012 Module Quiz for Ethiopian HLI Students
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What is the term for the study of language and its relationship to culture and society?

  • Psycholinguistics
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Linguistic Anthropology (correct)
  • Sociolinguistics
  • What is the primary goal of cultural resource management in archaeology?

  • To excavate and analyze material remains
  • To study human evolution and genetics
  • To preserve and manage cultural heritage (correct)
  • To study the language and culture of past societies
  • What is the term for the study of human adaptation to different environments?

  • Adaptation (correct)
  • Human Evolution
  • Human Variation
  • Human Biology
  • What is the term for the study of language acquisition?

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    What is the term for the study of human growth, development, and health?

    <p>Human Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of forensic anthropology?

    <p>Application of biological anthropology to forensic science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of material culture and its significance?

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    Study Notes

    Module Details

    • The module is for Freshman Anthropology students, specifically for students of Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in Ethiopia.
    • The module is referred to as Anth 1012.

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    Anthropology

    Biological Anthropology

    • Examines human evolution, genetics, and biology, focusing on human diversity, adaptation, and behavior.
    • Subfields include:
      • Paleoanthropology: human fossil record and evolution
      • Primatology: non-human primates
      • Forensic anthropology: application to forensic science
      • Human biology: human growth, development, and health
    • Key concepts:
      • Human evolution: origins and evolution of humans
      • Human variation: genetic and physical differences among humans
      • Adaptation: human adaptation to different environments

    Linguistic Anthropology

    • Examines language and its relationship to culture and society, focusing on language structure, use, and acquisition.
    • Subfields include:
      • Sociolinguistics: language in social context
      • Psycholinguistics: language and the mind
      • Language acquisition: how language is acquired
    • Key concepts:
      • Language and culture: language reflects and shapes culture
      • Language diversity: language differences and variation
      • Communication: language conveys meaning

    Archaeology

    • Examines past human cultures through excavation and analysis of material remains, focusing on material culture.
    • Subfields include:
      • Prehistoric archaeology: societies before written records
      • Historic archaeology: societies with written records
      • Underwater archaeology: submerged archaeological sites
    • Key concepts:
      • Material culture: artifacts and significance
      • Cultural resource management: preserving and managing cultural heritage
      • Archaeological methods: excavation, survey, and analysis techniques

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    Test your knowledge of anthropology with this quiz designed for freshman students of Higher Learning Institutions in Ethiopia, covering key concepts from the Anth 1012 module.

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