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What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
What is the modern anthropological understanding of race?
- A purely biological classification with no social implications
- An outdated concept with no relevance in modern society
- A social and cultural construct rather than a biological reality (correct)
- A fixed and rigid categorization based on physical traits
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
Who coined the term 'Caucasian' and in which century?
- Gregor Mendel in the 17th century
- Charles Darwin in the 19th century
- Johann F. Blumenbach in the 18th century (correct)
- Isaac Newton in the 16th century
What physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
What physical features were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
- Light skin, curly hair, and broad facial features
- Dark skin, curly hair, and broad facial features
- Light skin, straight or wavy hair, and narrow facial features (correct)
- Dark skin, straight or wavy hair, and narrow facial features
What is emphasized by anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
What is emphasized by anthropologists regarding human genetic diversity?
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What geographical regions were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
What geographical regions were historically associated with the Caucasoid racial classification?
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