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What did the forensic anthropologist, James C. Chatters, observe about Kennewick Man's ancestry?
What did the forensic anthropologist, James C. Chatters, observe about Kennewick Man's ancestry?
- It reflected European ancestry, not Native American. (correct)
- It was clearly of Native American descent.
- It showed characteristics of multiple ancestries.
- He was unable to determine the ancestry.
How old was the Kennewick Man when it was dated?
How old was the Kennewick Man when it was dated?
- Over 9,000 years old (correct)
- Around 5,000 years old
- Less than 1,000 years old
- Around 15,000 years old
What legal action was taken by a coalition of Indian tribes after the discovery of Kennewick Man?
What legal action was taken by a coalition of Indian tribes after the discovery of Kennewick Man?
- They immediately sued for possession. (correct)
- They supported continued research on the skeleton.
- They asked for the skeleton to be displayed in a museum.
- They offered to share the findings with researchers.
What does the text suggest will happen if tribal leaders have their way regarding Kennewick Man?
What does the text suggest will happen if tribal leaders have their way regarding Kennewick Man?
What is proposed as the initial step towards finding a solution in the case of Kennewick Man?
What is proposed as the initial step towards finding a solution in the case of Kennewick Man?
What approach did Margaret Mead pioneer in the 1920s?
What approach did Margaret Mead pioneer in the 1920s?
Why were some experts skeptical of Margaret Mead's findings among the Samoan Islanders?
Why were some experts skeptical of Margaret Mead's findings among the Samoan Islanders?
What is a common behavior exhibited by chimpanzees as discussed in the text?
What is a common behavior exhibited by chimpanzees as discussed in the text?
What issue did the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) address?
What issue did the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) address?
What was discovered at the Aramis site in Ethiopia in 1992?
What was discovered at the Aramis site in Ethiopia in 1992?
What do American museums have that led to the enactment of NAGPRA?
What do American museums have that led to the enactment of NAGPRA?
