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?

<p>To apply anthropological knowledge to solve poverty-related issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area does Biological Anthropology primarily focus on?

<p>Investigating human biological evolution and variation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do philosophers like Montesquieu and Rousseau contribute to Anthropology?

<p>They laid the groundwork for comparative studies of societies and cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What aspect of human society does Sociocultural Anthropology primarily investigate?

<p>Variation among cultures and processes of cultural change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'How we adapt to different environmental conditions' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Poverty, substance addiction, and HIV/AIDS' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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