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What is the term used to describe the study of the interaction between insects and human society?
What is the term used to describe the study of the interaction between insects and human society?
- Biomimicry
- Entomology
- Ethnoentomology
- Cultural entomology (correct)
What is the effect of the widespread use of insecticides on insect pests?
What is the effect of the widespread use of insecticides on insect pests?
- Increase in resistance (correct)
- Migration to new areas
- Decrease in population
- Extermination
Which academic discipline deals mostly with 'advanced' societies in the study of insects and society?
Which academic discipline deals mostly with 'advanced' societies in the study of insects and society?
- Anthropology
- Ethnoentomology
- Natural history
- Cultural entomology (correct)
Which academic discipline deals mostly with 'primitive' societies in the study of insects and society?
Which academic discipline deals mostly with 'primitive' societies in the study of insects and society?
In addition to cultural entomology and ethnoentomology, what academic discipline is rooted in anthropology and natural history?
In addition to cultural entomology and ethnoentomology, what academic discipline is rooted in anthropology and natural history?
What is the primary focus of cultural entomology and ethnoentomology?
What is the primary focus of cultural entomology and ethnoentomology?
Which of the following is NOT a practical use of insects in human society?
Which of the following is NOT a practical use of insects in human society?
Who developed ethnoentomology from the 19th century?
Who developed ethnoentomology from the 19th century?
What did Frederick Simon Bodenheimer draw attention to in his book 'Insects as Human Food'?
What did Frederick Simon Bodenheimer draw attention to in his book 'Insects as Human Food'?
Who described insect life and communicated their meaning to people 'with imagination and brilliance'?
Who described insect life and communicated their meaning to people 'with imagination and brilliance'?
In what year did Erwin Schimitschek claim cultural entomology as a branch of insect studies?
In what year did Erwin Schimitschek claim cultural entomology as a branch of insect studies?
According to Charles Hogue, which of the following is NOT a basic area of activity for humans?
According to Charles Hogue, which of the following is NOT a basic area of activity for humans?
What did Hans Zinsser's classic 'Rats, Lice and History' show about insects?
What did Hans Zinsser's classic 'Rats, Lice and History' show about insects?
What is the most studied topic in ethnoentomology?
What is the most studied topic in ethnoentomology?
'Culture' consists of the social behaviour and norms found in human societies, and transmitted through ________.
'Culture' consists of the social behaviour and norms found in human societies, and transmitted through ________.
'Material culture' covers physical expressions such as technology, architecture, and ________.
'Material culture' covers physical expressions such as technology, architecture, and ________.
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