Subfields of Anthropology

<p>Paleoanthropology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information about the environment and how people used natural resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of cultures that existed before the development of writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical Archaeology studies cultures that left behind written records, while Prehistoric Archaeology studies cultures that did not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By studying the material culture of living societies to gain insights into the cultures of past societies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing the structure of languages and their cultural context. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forensic Anthropology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing how linguistic categories influence cultural perspectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evolution of languages over time and their historical connections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social groups and their ways of using language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its comprehensive study of contemporary societies and cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a detailed description of a specific culture or community. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Involves data collection through fieldwork. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnography focuses on a specific culture, while ethnology compares different cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Anthropology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The biological aspects of humans and their evolution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethno-Linguistics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human evolution and modern human variation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural selection, geographical isolation, and genetic mutations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The analysis of ancient human fossils and remains. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By analyzing how culture influences biological evolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans rely on a combination of biological instincts and cultural information for survival. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large teeth for primates of our size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the differences and commonalities between cultures without judgment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evolution helps anthropologists trace the origin and development of human species, culture, and adaptation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interactive relationship between biological and cultural factors shaping human evolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interplay of cultural, non-cultural, and biological factors in the evolution of humanity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Darwinism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthropology investigates both the biological and cultural dimensions of human behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultures should be understood and studied on their own terms, without judgment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The evolution of human biology, including brain size, led to cultural advancements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Replication, Variation, and Selection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles Darwin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it's scientifically impossible to define distinct racial categories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is scientifically inaccurate and often leads to prejudice and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural adaptations are learned and transmitted through behavior, while biological adaptations are passed genetically. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human racial classification is arbitrary and socially destructive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linguistic ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race is based on physical characteristics, while ancestry is based on genetic history. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forensic identification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observing the social behaviors and anatomy of primates to glean insights into human origins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genetic Drift (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigating the genetic basis of human physical variation across different populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Race is a biological concept based on physical traits, while ancestry is a social construct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human races are a social construct that has no basis in biology. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Four primary areas of study within anthropology: Physical, Archaeological, Linguistic, and Socio-Cultural.

Study of past cultures through material remains like artifacts, features, and eco-facts.

Material remains created or used by past peoples that can be removed from their site.

Modified or made structures by past people that cannot be moved easily, like house foundations.

Organic and environmental remains used by humans, not altered by them, such as bones and soil.

Study of human cultures before writing, focusing on the prehistoric era.

Reconstructing cultures of peoples who used writing with historical documents as references.

Study of the material culture of contemporary societies to understand past societies.

The study of humanity in its broadest context, integrating diverse dimensions of society, culture, and biology.

An approach in anthropology that promotes understanding cultures without comparison for superiority.

The combined effect of biological and cultural factors in the evolution of human beings.

Traits defining humans, including bipedalism, large brains, and use of language.

Examining cultures to understand their differences and similarities without judgment.

The study of the evolutionary history of humanity through fossils and artifacts.

The ability to walk on two legs, a key characteristic of humans.

A term describing humans as beings influenced by both biological and cultural factors.

The process of gradual development in species, including humans, over millions of years.

The increase in human brain size over time leading to advanced culture and intelligence.

The study of languages and their cultural significance.

Studies the structure of sound systems and grammar in languages.

Explores the relationship between language and culture.

Examines the evolution and divergence of languages over time.

Studies how language use defines social groups.

Studies contemporary societies and their cultures worldwide.

Detailed study of a specific community's culture.

Comparative study of various cultures and societies.

Focuses on the biological aspects of humans.

The study of the gradual change of humans over time.

Examines genetic variations within populations.

Research on non-human primates and their behavior.

Study of cultural variation among humans.

All man-made objects that represent a culture.

Study of primates to understand human evolution.

Investigation of genetic traits in contemporary humans.

Naturalist known for the theory of natural selection.

The process where organisms better suited to their environment survive.

Life forms producing offspring.

The slight differences among offspring.

Not all offspring survive; the fittest do.

Classifying people based on physical traits.

Racial categories are arbitrary and culturally defined.

Recognition of specific regional human adaptations.

Humans adapt through culture rather than genetics.

Focus on human biology rather than race.

Race is an old-fashioned, meaningless concept in biology.