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What was one significant difference in Boas's anthropology compared to Tyler and Durkin?
What was one significant difference in Boas's anthropology compared to Tyler and Durkin?
- Boas disregarded cultural contexts in his anthropological studies.
- Boas focused on broad evolutionary stages to explain cultural practices.
- Boas emphasized understanding cultural practices in specific cultural contexts. (correct)
- Boas believed in the concept of broad cultural evolution.
What influenced Boas to conduct research on the Inuit community in Baffin Island?
What influenced Boas to conduct research on the Inuit community in Baffin Island?
- Boas's military service experience.
- The Baffin coastline's unique geographical features.
- The Enlightenment philosophers' views on civilization.
- Rudolph Virchow's interest in arctic people. (correct)
What was a common belief before the 18th century regarding the origin of all humans?
What was a common belief before the 18th century regarding the origin of all humans?
- Humans were considered to have evolved from primates.
- All humans were believed to have descended from Adam and Eve. (correct)
- The concept of human evolution was nonexistent.
- Savages were thought to have evolved separately from civilized humans.
How did the Enlightenment era impact the perspective on race and civilization?
How did the Enlightenment era impact the perspective on race and civilization?
What was one of Rudolph Virchow's specific scholarly interests?
What was one of Rudolph Virchow's specific scholarly interests?
How did Boas approach understanding cultural practices compared to Tyler or Durkin?
How did Boas approach understanding cultural practices compared to Tyler or Durkin?
What was the main difference between polygenesis and monogenesis in relation to early anthropological studies?
What was the main difference between polygenesis and monogenesis in relation to early anthropological studies?
What was George Baffin's contention regarding the classification of Eskimos?
What was George Baffin's contention regarding the classification of Eskimos?
According to Boas, what played a significant role in shaping the physical appearance of the Inuit people?
According to Boas, what played a significant role in shaping the physical appearance of the Inuit people?
Why did Boas emphasize the role of culture, history, and environment in shaping human identity?
Why did Boas emphasize the role of culture, history, and environment in shaping human identity?
What belief did the mid-19th century British ethnologists defend regarding human unity?
What belief did the mid-19th century British ethnologists defend regarding human unity?
What was the main concern regarding the future existence of the Inuit people according to Virchow and Boas?
What was the main concern regarding the future existence of the Inuit people according to Virchow and Boas?
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