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

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

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

What is the key focus of ethnography?

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

In anthropology, what does holism refer to?

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

What makes applied anthropology distinctive?

<p>It addresses real-world problems in society (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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' (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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