Unit Three: Human Culture and Society Ties
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Which sub-field of anthropology is concerned with the study of past human societies through their material culture?

  • Socio-Cultural Anthropology
  • Archaeological Anthropology (correct)
  • Linguistic Anthropology
  • Physical/Biological Anthropology
  • What sub-field of anthropology focuses on the study of human languages?

  • Physical/Biological Anthropology
  • Archaeological Anthropology
  • Linguistic Anthropology (correct)
  • Socio-Cultural Anthropology
  • What does Physical/Biological Anthropology mainly focus on?

  • The study of human cultures
  • The study of human languages
  • The study of human evolution and biological variations (correct)
  • The study of human societies and communities
  • Which sub-field of anthropology is associated with studying the social and cultural aspects of human societies?

    <p>Socio-Cultural Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus area within Physical/Biological Anthropology related to human origin?

    <p>Examining evolutionary and paleo-anthropological perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective views race as an arbitrary concept?

    <p>The Grand Illusion perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of human races, what can anthropologists say for sure?

    <p>'Race' is a purely social construct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the field of Human socio-cultural and biological diversity aim to address?

    <p>Discussing human commonalities and diversities in both biological and socio-cultural contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Physical/Biological Anthropology' mainly focuses on the study of __________.

    <p><strong>biological evolution</strong> and adaptations in humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-field of anthropology focuses on the study of human evolution and human origins?

    <p>Physical/Biological Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of human variation do anthropologists focus on when studying Human Races?

    <p>Physical variations within and between populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective in Anthropology emphasizes the study of racial types and human physical variation?

    <p>Biological Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Evolutionary Anthropology in terms of human origin?

    <p>Tracing the evolutionary development of humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Human socio-cultural diversity, what does 'to be human' imply?

    <p>Cultural differences within humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-field of anthropology is concerned with the material culture left behind by past human societies?

    <p>Archaeological Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do anthropologists acknowledge about the concept of race?

    <p>'Race' is a socially constructed concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From an anthropological perspective, what can researchers definitively state about Human Races?

    <p>'Human Races' are not biologically meaningful divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Grand Illusion' refers to which concept in Anthropology?

    <p>'Race' as an arbitrary classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Physical/Biological Anthropology' primarily focuses on what aspect related to human races?

    <p>'Physical/Biological Anthropology' explores physical attributes and variations among populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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