8 Questions
What are the two Greek words that compound to form the term 'anthropology'?
Anthropos and logos
What are the two important characteristics of humans according to anthropology?
Biological and cultural
What is the primary focus of anthropology as a scientific discipline?
The study of humans as a group, from origins to contemporary variations
What do anthropologists examine in their study of human social groups?
The strategies for living that are learned and shared by people
What are the two kinds of insight that anthropology offers?
Knowledge about biological and cultural variations, and methods and theoretical perspectives
What does anthropology analyze apart from human behavior?
Material objects (material cultures) and non-material creations
What is the significance of cultural influences on human physical structures?
Culture influences human physical structures, and vice versa
What is the ultimate goal of anthropology as a discipline?
To understand human beings and their diversity
Learn about the definition and scope of anthropology, the study of human beings and their cultures. Explore how biological and cultural characteristics intersect and influence one another. Test your understanding of the fundamentals of anthropology.
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