11 Questions
What did the forensic anthropologist, James C. Chatters, observe about Kennewick Man's ancestry?
It reflected European ancestry, not Native American.
How old was the Kennewick Man when it was dated?
Over 9,000 years old
What legal action was taken by a coalition of Indian tribes after the discovery of Kennewick Man?
They immediately sued for possession.
What does the text suggest will happen if tribal leaders have their way regarding Kennewick Man?
He will be reburied at a secret site.
What is proposed as the initial step towards finding a solution in the case of Kennewick Man?
Forging more trusting relationships between researchers and the people they study.
What approach did Margaret Mead pioneer in the 1920s?
Living among Samoan Islanders
Why were some experts skeptical of Margaret Mead's findings among the Samoan Islanders?
They thought her adolescent informants misled her
What is a common behavior exhibited by chimpanzees as discussed in the text?
Committing infanticide and murder
What issue did the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) address?
Return of cultural artifacts to tribes
What was discovered at the Aramis site in Ethiopia in 1992?
4.4 million-year-old skeleton of Australopithecus ramidus
What do American museums have that led to the enactment of NAGPRA?
Skeletal remains of Native Americans
Learn about Margaret Mead, a renowned anthropologist, and her pioneering work among the Samoan Islanders in the South Pacific. Explore how she studied their culture, including the controversial concept of free love that she reported to the world.
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