Anthropology Etymology

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What does the term 'anthropology' mean etymologically?

  • The study of human origins and development
  • The reason about humans
  • The study or science of humankind (correct)
  • The study of human physical structures

What distinguishes anthropology from other academic disciplines?

  • Its focus on human origins and development
  • Its dedication to the comparative study of humans
  • Its broad scope in studying humans as a group (correct)
  • Its emphasis on the study of human physical structures

How does culture influence human beings according to the text?

  • It influences human physical structures (correct)
  • It only influences human behavior
  • It has no influence on human biology
  • It determines human psychological traits

What are the two important characteristics of man according to the text?

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What is anthropology dedicated to according to the text?

<p>The comparative study of humans as a group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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