The Miskito of Central America maintained a matrilocal system to support the community while the men
The Miskito of Central America maintained a matrilocal system to support the community while the men were __________. a. on hunting trips b. participating in religious ritual c. away at war d. working as miners and lumberers
In rural Nepal, the increasing role of tourism in the local economy has led to a complete ...
In rural Nepal, the increasing role of tourism in the local economy has led to a complete replacement of traditional healing practices with Western biomedicine.
XMDRTB is an example of __________.Aa new strain of an infectious diseaseBa culture-specific ...
XMDRTB is an example of __________. A a new strain of an infectious disease B a culture-specific syndrome C medical pluralism D the spread of a disease from Asia to the West through trade E a disease that affects the rich mor
The kula ring observed by Bronislaw Malinowski had all BUT the following characteristics:
The kula ring observed by Bronislaw Malinowski had all BUT the following characteristics: A) had its ancestry in the Lapita culture. B) it was reciprocal. C) trade of necklaces and bracelets. D) trade occurred with people on t
Functionalism has the shortcoming of overemphasizing __________ at the expense of __________.
Functionalism has the shortcoming of overemphasizing __________ at the expense of __________. a. conflict, stability b. groups, individuals c. stability, societal change d. individuals, groups
During the colonial period, Spain and other European countries relied on gold and silver from:
During the colonial period, Spain and other European countries relied on gold and silver from: A) the Americas B) Sub-Saharan Africa C) Northern Africa D) Southeast Asia E) Antarctica
Some scientists see continuity between human and nonhuman communication systems. Others believe tha
Some scientists see continuity between human and nonhuman communication systems. Others believe that human language is so different that the capacity for language must have been acquired through __________. a. imitation b. sexual sele
The idea that indigenous societies are unchanged since early human history is __________.
The idea that indigenous societies are unchanged since early human history is __________. a. a research hypothesis b. relativistic c. ethnocentric d. ethnographic
Globalization stems from economic and political changes that have expanded worldwide through _______
Globalization stems from economic and political changes that have expanded worldwide through __________. a. colonialism b. mass media and consumerism c. democratization d. manufacturing and television
The Tiv elders’ interpretation of Laura Bohannon’s telling of Hamlet could be attributed to all of t
The Tiv elders’ interpretation of Laura Bohannon’s telling of Hamlet could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT __________. a. worldview b. naturalized concepts c. ethnocentrism d. ignorance
Secondary urbanization in the Nile Valley included the following characteristics:
Secondary urbanization in the Nile Valley included the following characteristics: A) sub-Saharan trade, monumental tombs, mathematics B) first forms of writing, urban city walls, fishers and farmers C) Greco-Roman architecture, theate
Considering Whiting’s association of low-protein diet and a long postpartum sex taboo, what cultural
Considering Whiting’s association of low-protein diet and a long postpartum sex taboo, what cultural change might invalidate this relationship? a. the adoption of the birth control pill b. an earlier start to school c. a later average
Evidence indicates that ____ is a prerequisite for the development of civilization
Evidence indicates that ____ is a prerequisite for the development of civilization. a. horticulture b. intensive agriculture c. industrialism d. capitalism
Although situations vary, studies of foragers show they _____ compared to people in farming or Altho
Although situations vary, studies of foragers show they _____ compared to people in farming or Although situations vary, studies of foragers show they _____ compared to people in farming or industrial societies.
Increasingly, applied anthropologists may find themselves working for indigenous grassroots ...
Increasingly, applied anthropologists may find themselves working for indigenous grassroots organizations, rather than government agencies or non-governmental organizations.
