Anthropology and Museum Study Quiz
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Which term refers to the practice of assessing a culture by its own standards rather than viewing it through the lens of one's own culture?

  • Multiculturalism
  • Xenocentrism
  • Cultural Relativism (correct)
  • Ethnocentrism
  • Which term refers to the belief that one's native culture is superior to other cultures?

  • Multiculturalism
  • Xenocentrism
  • Ethnocentrism (correct)
  • Cultural Relativism
  • Which term refers to the belief that a society's culture is inferior to others?

  • Multiculturalism
  • Ethnocentrism
  • Cultural Relativism
  • Xenocentrism (correct)
  • Which anthropologist is known for the 'Waves of Migration Theory' in the Philippines?

    <p>Henry Otley Beyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anthropological method refers to the practice of understanding a culture from the perspective of a non-member?

    <p>Etic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anthropological method refers to the practice of fully integrating and participating in a culture to understand it?

    <p>Emic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a museum based on the given text?

    <p>To preserve and interpret evidence of humankind and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who pioneered fieldwork in anthropology by living amongst the people of Tobriand Island?

    <p>Bronislaw Malinowski</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of ethnography?

    <p>Observing daily lives and activities of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In anthropology, what does holism refer to?

    <p>Understanding the whole culture rather than just its parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes applied anthropology distinctive?

    <p>It addresses real-world problems in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ethnology as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Comparative studies of different ethnicities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation for Europeans traveling the world, according to the text?

    <p>Greed and the search for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the intention behind the American showcase of the Igorot people?

    <p>To exploit the Igorot culture and present them as 'savages'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'Metamorphosis of a Bontoc Igorot' example mentioned in the text?

    <p>It highlights the exploitative nature of the American showcase of the Igorot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key focus of Biological Anthropology, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Investigating and reconstructing the origins of the human species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Tabonman skull cap mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is an example of an ethnographic artifact illustrating the lifeways of a people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the four fields of Anthropology mentioned in the text?

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

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