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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?

Tribes are mobile hunter-gatherers, while chiefdoms are farmers and pastoralists Signup and view all the answers

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

Chiefdoms Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical or Biological Anthropology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cultural anthropology and sociology?

Cultural anthropology studies different cultures, while sociology studies one's own culture. Signup and view all the answers

Which field of anthropology studies languages?

Linguistic Anthropology Signup and view all the answers

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

Belief systems, kinship systems, and ways of obtaining or producing food Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of archaeological anthropology?

Studying ancient artifacts and historical sites Signup and view all the answers