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Margaret Mead and Samoan Islanders Anthropology

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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?

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?

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?

He will be reburied at a secret site. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What approach did Margaret Mead pioneer in the 1920s?

Living among Samoan Islanders Signup and view all the answers

Why were some experts skeptical of Margaret Mead's findings among the Samoan Islanders?

They thought her adolescent informants misled her Signup and view all the answers

What is a common behavior exhibited by chimpanzees as discussed in the text?

Committing infanticide and murder Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) address?

Return of cultural artifacts to tribes Signup and view all the answers

What was discovered at the Aramis site in Ethiopia in 1992?

4.4 million-year-old skeleton of Australopithecus ramidus Signup and view all the answers

What do American museums have that led to the enactment of NAGPRA?

Skeletal remains of Native Americans Signup and view all the answers