5 Questions
What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
A social and cultural construct rather than a biological reality
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
Johann F. Blumenbach in the 18th century
What physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
Light skin, straight or wavy hair, and narrow facial features
What is emphasized by anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
The fluid and overlapping nature of human genetic diversity
What geographical regions were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa
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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