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Anthropology: Study of Humankind

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What is the main focus of Anthropology as a discipline?

Analyzing the past and present of humanity (correct)

Investigating plant species diversity

Exploring the history of technology

Studying human biological evolution

Which branch of Anthropology deals with variation among cultures and processes of cultural change?

Linguistic Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Archaeology

Sociocultural Anthropology (correct)

During which period in Europe did scholars begin questioning traditional beliefs about human societies?

The Victorian age

The Renaissance era

The Enlightenment period (correct)

The Industrial Revolution

What is one of the goals of Anthropology mentioned in the text?

To apply anthropological knowledge to solve poverty-related issues Signup and view all the answers

Which area does Biological Anthropology primarily focus on?

Investigating human biological evolution and variation Signup and view all the answers

What do philosophers like Montesquieu and Rousseau contribute to Anthropology?

They laid the groundwork for comparative studies of societies and cultures Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of Anthropology studies past human cultures through material remains?

Archaeology Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of human society does Sociocultural Anthropology primarily investigate?

Variation among cultures and processes of cultural change Signup and view all the answers

'Comprehending the fossil record of early people' is a goal of Anthropology to understand:

'How we adapt to different environmental conditions' Signup and view all the answers

'Applying anthropological knowledge to help prevent or solve problems of living people' mainly involves addressing issues related to:

'Poverty, substance addiction, and HIV/AIDS' Signup and view all the answers