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What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
- A biological reality
- A social and cultural construct (correct)
- A fixed and distinct classification
- A historical perspective
Which physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
Which physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
- Dark skin, curly hair, broad facial features
- Light skin, curly hair, narrow facial features
- Light skin, straight or wavy hair, narrow facial features (correct)
- Medium skin, straight hair, broad facial features
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
- Johann F. Blumenbach in the 18th century (correct)
- Gregor Mendel in the 19th century
- Charles Darwin in the 19th century
- Isaac Newton in the 17th century
What is emphasized by modern anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
What is emphasized by modern anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
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What is the historical context of the Caucasoid racial classification?
What is the historical context of the Caucasoid racial classification?
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