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Who was the first to hold the chair in the subject of anthropology at Oxford University?
Who was the first to hold the chair in the subject of anthropology at Oxford University?
- Herodotus
- Adam Smith
- Eratosthenes
- Edward Burnett Taylor (correct)
Which Greek historian wrote 'Histories,' a record of ancient traditions and culture of Greece, Asia, and Africa?
Which Greek historian wrote 'Histories,' a record of ancient traditions and culture of Greece, Asia, and Africa?
- Edward Burnett Taylor
- Herodotus (correct)
- Adam Smith
- Eratosthenes
Who is considered the founder of the Classical School of economics and wrote 'Wealth of Nations' in 1776?
Who is considered the founder of the Classical School of economics and wrote 'Wealth of Nations' in 1776?
- Eratosthenes
- Herodotus
- Edward Burnett Taylor
- Adam Smith (correct)
Which Greek geographer calculated the Earth's circumference with impressive accuracy and prepared early maps of the known world?
Which Greek geographer calculated the Earth's circumference with impressive accuracy and prepared early maps of the known world?
Who coined the term 'culture' and wrote 'Researches into the Early History of Mankind and the Development of Civilization'?
Who coined the term 'culture' and wrote 'Researches into the Early History of Mankind and the Development of Civilization'?
Which individual treated historical subjects as a method of investigation and collected historical materials systematically and critically?
Which individual treated historical subjects as a method of investigation and collected historical materials systematically and critically?
Who posited that linguistic form is arbitrary and all languages function in a similar fashion?
Who posited that linguistic form is arbitrary and all languages function in a similar fashion?
Which political scientist laid down the foundation of governance and leadership?
Which political scientist laid down the foundation of governance and leadership?
Who opened the Institute for Experimental Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany?
Who opened the Institute for Experimental Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany?
Who coined the term 'sociology' and advocated applying scientific method to social life?
Who coined the term 'sociology' and advocated applying scientific method to social life?
In which published work did Aristotle discuss the concept that 'man by nature is a political animal'?
In which published work did Aristotle discuss the concept that 'man by nature is a political animal'?
Which of the following individuals wrote 'Principles of Physiological Psychology'?
Which of the following individuals wrote 'Principles of Physiological Psychology'?
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