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History of Biological Anthropology
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History of Biological Anthropology

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following areas did mid-1800s physical anthropology primarily focus on?

  • Linguistics
  • Sociology
  • Archaeology
  • Anatomy (correct)

    • What were some issues with early physical anthropology?

  • Races as fixed entities (correct)
  • Evolutionary biology
  • Environmental influences considered
  • Scientific design

    • How are racial categories typically characterized?

  • By geographic areas
  • By continuous variation
  • By discrete traits (correct)
  • By overlapping suites of traits

    • What term describes the gradual change in the frequency of a trait from one geographic area to another?

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    Which classification did Carolus Linnaeus include humans in?

    <p>Animalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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