5 Questions
What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
A social and cultural construct
Which physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
Light skin, straight or wavy hair, narrow facial features
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
Johann F. Blumenbach in the 18th century
What is emphasized by modern anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
Fluid and overlapping nature
What is the historical context of the Caucasoid racial classification?
Rooted in Eurocentric perspectives
Test your knowledge of the major races of the world with this quiz. Explore the social and cultural construct of race, and gain insight into the fluid and overlapping nature of human genetic diversity.
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