Early Anthropological Discourse on the Inuit and Boas Influence
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It led to a shift from theological to more scientific exploration of race and civilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Rudolph Virchow's specific scholarly interests?

    <p>Arctic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Boas approach understanding cultural practices compared to Tyler or Durkin?

    <p>Boas believed cultural practices should be understood in specific cultural contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between polygenesis and monogenesis in relation to early anthropological studies?

    <p>Polygenesis supported slavery and European domination, while monogenesis distanced itself from racist agendas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was George Baffin's contention regarding the classification of Eskimos?

    <p>Eskimos were closely related to the Danish and Swedish families genetically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Boas, what played a significant role in shaping the physical appearance of the Inuit people?

    <p>Climate, culture, and natural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Boas emphasize the role of culture, history, and environment in shaping human identity?

    <p>To oppose the concept of racial stereotyping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief did the mid-19th century British ethnologists defend regarding human unity?

    <p>Environmental, cultural, and historical exploration as key factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern regarding the future existence of the Inuit people according to Virchow and Boas?

    <p>&quot;Whether they would continue to exist in their 'pure state' or whether they would get extinct.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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