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What are the two main branches of Anthropology?
What are the two main branches of Anthropology?
Which discipline falls under Cultural Anthropology?
Which discipline falls under Cultural Anthropology?
What research methodology is used to describe and compare cultural traits?
What research methodology is used to describe and compare cultural traits?
Study Notes
- Anthropology studies humans and their behavior.
- It has two main branches: Physical Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology.
- Physical Anthropology studies human evolution and physical characteristics.
- Cultural Anthropology studies customs and behavior of societies.
- Disciplines under Physical Anthropology include Human Paleontology and Human Variation.
- Disciplines under Cultural Anthropology include Archaeology, Anthropological Linguistics, and Ethnology.
- Research methodologies used include Ethnography and Ethno-History.
- Comparative or Cross-Cultural Research is used to describe and compare cultural traits.
- Anthropology can promote tolerance and understanding of different cultures.
- Differences among peoples are adaptations to different environments.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating field of Anthropology! This quiz covers the two main branches of Anthropology - Physical and Cultural - as well as the disciplines and research methodologies used in the field. From Human Paleontology to Ethnology, you'll learn about the different subfields that make up Anthropology. See if you can identify the key differences between Physical and Cultural Anthropology and how they contribute to our understanding of human behavior and evolution. Take this quiz to explore the diversity of human customs and