Questions and Answers
What is the study of humans, including prehistoric origins and contemporary human diversity?
Anthropology
Name the four fields of anthropology.
Biological/Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology
What is the field that studies humans as biological organisms?
Biological/Physical Anthropology
Give 5 examples of Biological/Physical Anthropology.
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What field studies living people?
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Give 3 examples of Cultural Anthropology.
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What do prehistory, historic, and underwater refer to in anthropology?
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What is the study of communication, language origins, uses, and changes related to culture?
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What happens if a language dies?
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What term describes the attempt to integrate everything known about humans?
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What term is used to describe the study of other cultures from different perspectives?
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Study Notes
Overview of Anthropology
- Anthropology is the study of humans, encompassing prehistoric origins and contemporary human diversity.
Four Fields of Anthropology
- The four primary fields include:
- Biological/Physical Anthropology: Examines humans as biological organisms.
- Cultural Anthropology: Focuses on studying living people and their cultures.
- Archaeology: Investigates prehistory, historical, and underwater contexts.
- Linguistic Anthropology: Analyzes communication, language origins, and cultural changes related to language.
Biological/Physical Anthropology
- Major subfields include:
- Primatology: Study of primates and their behaviors.
- Forensic Anthropology: Application of archaeology and biological anthropology in legal contexts.
- Biomedical Anthropology: Explores the relationship between health and cultural practices.
- Paleoanthropology: Investigates the origins and evolution of humans.
- Bioarchaeology: Examines human remains from archaeological sites to understand past populations.
Cultural Anthropology
- Key subfields include:
- Psychological Anthropology: Explores the interplay of culture and psychology.
- Economic Anthropology: Studies economic practices in different cultures.
- Political Anthropology: Investigates power dynamics and governance within cultures.
Archaeology
- Involves studying human history through recovery and analysis of artifacts, including:
- Prehistoric periods (before written records).
- Historic periods (after writing was developed).
- Underwater archaeology for submerged sites.
Linguistic Anthropology
- Investigates how language shapes and is shaped by cultural context.
- Emphasizes the impact of language extinction, resulting in the loss of culture and knowledge.
Holistic and Comparative Approaches
- Holism integrates all known aspects of human life, acknowledging complexity in human behavior.
- Comparative anthropology analyzes different cultures to better understand societal variations and similarities.
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This quiz encompasses the fundamental concepts of anthropology, including its four main fields: biological/physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. Each flashcard provides definitions and key examples to enhance your understanding of human diversity and origins. Perfect for students studying anthropology!
