Exploring the Social Organization of Hunter-Gatherer Societies

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Which type of social organization is characterized by temporary structures and minimal material culture?

  • Chiefdoms
  • Bands (correct)
  • States
  • Tribes

What is the main difference in social organization between bands and tribes?

  • Bands have larger populations, while tribes have smaller populations
  • Bands have formalized leadership, while tribes have egalitarian leadership (correct)
  • Bands have permanent villages, while tribes have temporary camps
  • Bands have more elaborate material culture, while tribes have minimal material culture

Which type of social organization is characterized by permanent huts and burial mounds?

  • States
  • Chiefdoms
  • Bands
  • Tribes (correct)

What is the main difference in economic organization between tribes and chiefdoms?

<p>Tribes are mobile hunter-gatherers, while chiefdoms are farmers and pastoralists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social organization is characterized by permanent villages and more formalized leadership?

<p>Chiefdoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of anthropology focuses on the study of human biology and behavior?

<p>Physical or Biological Anthropology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cultural anthropology and sociology?

<p>Cultural anthropology studies different cultures, while sociology studies one's own culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of anthropology studies languages?

<p>Linguistic Anthropology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of social behaviors studied by cultural anthropologists?

<p>Belief systems, kinship systems, and ways of obtaining or producing food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of archaeological anthropology?

<p>Studying ancient artifacts and historical sites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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