Anthropology

Europe and North America entered stage 2 of the demographic transition as a result of

Europe and North America entered stage 2 of the demographic transition as a result of

Europe and North America entered stage 2 of the demographic transition as a result of

▸ the industrial revolution.

▸ the scientific revolution.

▸ the computer revolution.

▸ the medical revolution.

▸ the agricultural revolution.

achalmers   47   1 Reply

Jax

Why is the AIDS pandemic globally far reaching?

Why is the AIDS pandemic globally far reaching?

Why is the AIDS pandemic globally far reaching?

achalmers   66   1 Reply

Jacobian Smith

The Kiribati of the central Pacific are most affected by global warming in that

The Kiribati of the central Pacific are most affected by global warming in that

The Kiribati of the central Pacific are most affected by global warming in that
 
  a. fish are becoming abundant.
  b. water levels are rising such that their tuber crops are being inundated with sea water.
 

adelaidebear   58   1 Reply

adill

Which group of people in Panama has their way of life threatened with the construction of a ...

Which group of people in Panama has their way of life threatened with the construction of a ...

Which group of people in Panama has their way of life threatened with the construction of a hydro-electric dam?
 
  a. the Sioux
  b. the Winnemem
  c. the Pequot
  d. the Ngobe
  e. the Ya

adelaidebear   27   1 Reply

pass25

The massacre of the Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890 and the Pequot in Connecticut in 1637 are examples ...

The massacre of the Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890 and the Pequot in Connecticut in 1637 are examples ...

The massacre of the Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890 and the Pequot in Connecticut in 1637 are examples of
 
  a. modernization theory.
  b. symbolic superiority of primitive peoples over civilized peoples.
  c.

adelaidebear   53   1 Reply

Daisuke_aurora

Anthropologists are concerned with the livelihood of indigenous people because

Anthropologists are concerned with the livelihood of indigenous people because

Anthropologists are concerned with the livelihood of indigenous people because
 
  a. indigenous people are more interesting to study.
  b. their disappearance is a basic human rights issue.
  c. anthropologis

adelaidebear   86   1 Reply

adill

Economic development program often have unanticipated negative consequences such as:

Economic development program often have unanticipated negative consequences such as:

Economic development program often have unanticipated negative consequences such as:
 
  a. the degradation of the natural environment.
  b. the breakdown of families.
  c. the increase of social problems.

adelaidebear   29   1 Reply

pass25

Diets often change in developing nations because of a need for

Diets often change in developing nations because of a need for

Diets often change in developing nations because of a need for
 
  a. more protein.
  b. land to grow agricultural products.
  c. costly imports.
  d. cash crops, influenced by needs of the developed

adelaidebear   41   1 Reply

Daisuke_aurora

Some of challenges of the new millennium include

Some of challenges of the new millennium include

Some of challenges of the new millennium include
 
  a. global health problems
  b. widening stratification between the rich and poor
  c. demographic shifts.
  d. a need for sustainable energy.

adelaidebear   42   1 Reply

Daisuke_aurora

What is the major impact of globalization on art forms?

What is the major impact of globalization on art forms?

What is the major impact of globalization on art forms?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

adelaidebear   61   1 Reply

adill

What is the Kenyan art vigango?

What is the Kenyan art vigango?

What is the Kenyan art vigango?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

adelaidebear   25   1 Reply

pass25

What purpose does art serve for social integration?

What purpose does art serve for social integration?

What purpose does art serve for social integration?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

adelaidebear   74   1 Reply

Sermax

Art cannot evoke universal pleasurable responses (True or false?).

Art cannot evoke universal pleasurable responses (True or false?).

Art cannot evoke universal pleasurable responses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   75   1 Reply

adill

Dance includes purposeful and intentionally rhythmical, nonverbal body movements that are culturally ...

Dance includes purposeful and intentionally rhythmical, nonverbal body movements that are culturally ...

Dance includes purposeful and intentionally rhythmical, nonverbal body movements that are culturally patterned and have aesthetic value.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   35   1 Reply

Holyfrey

Graphic and plastic arts include painting, sculpture, and architecture, but not embroidery, weaving, ...

Graphic and plastic arts include painting, sculpture, and architecture, but not embroidery, weaving, ...

Graphic and plastic arts include painting, sculpture, and architecture, but not embroidery, weaving, or tattooing.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   43   1 Reply

Milkshake

Art serves a very distinct psychological function (True or false?).

Art serves a very distinct psychological function (True or false?).

Art serves a very distinct psychological function.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   41   1 Reply

karlex

The term primitive, as long as it is explained within context, is considered acceptable by ...

The term primitive, as long as it is explained within context, is considered acceptable by ...

The term primitive, as long as it is explained within context, is considered acceptable by anthropologists for describing cultures and artistic processes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   42   1 Reply

pass25

The release of creative energy is a psychological benefit that is most often associated with which ...

The release of creative energy is a psychological benefit that is most often associated with which ...

The release of creative energy is a psychological benefit that is most often associated with which of the following?
 
  a. viewer
  b. art critic
  c. collector
  d. artist
  e. curator

adelaidebear   31   1 Reply

Sermax

Professional art critics (Multiple Choice)

Professional art critics (Multiple Choice)

Professional art critics
 
  a. are part of the art establishment in the U.S. that determines what constitutes good art.
  b. are found in all societies.
  c. set the standards that determine what constitutes

adelaidebear   58   1 Reply

Daisuke_aurora

Technology is quickly changing the way churches are done in America, including cyber-churches. ...

Technology is quickly changing the way churches are done in America, including cyber-churches. ...

Technology is quickly changing the way churches are done in America, including cyber-churches.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   84   1 Reply

adill

Liberation theology emerged as a social justice movement associated with the Protestant church. ...

Liberation theology emerged as a social justice movement associated with the Protestant church. ...

Liberation theology emerged as a social justice movement associated with the Protestant church.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   175   1 Reply

Holyfrey

Today in the U.S. the practice of religion has steadily declined. (True or false?)

Today in the U.S. the practice of religion has steadily declined. (True or false?)

Today in the U.S. the practice of religion has steadily declined.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   42   1 Reply

karlex

In the US, religion was seen as fluid and diverse according to a survey in 2010. (True or false?)

In the US, religion was seen as fluid and diverse according to a survey in 2010. (True or false?)

In the US, religion was seen as fluid and diverse according to a survey in 2010.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   35   1 Reply

Sermax

Religion can reduce stress and frustrations that often lead to social conflict. (True or false?)

Religion can reduce stress and frustrations that often lead to social conflict. (True or false?)

Religion can reduce stress and frustrations that often lead to social conflict.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   46   1 Reply

Milkshake

The most basic type of religious organization is the

The most basic type of religious organization is the

The most basic type of religious organization is the
 
  a. ecclesiastical cult.
  b. religious cult.
  c. individualistic cult.
  d. vision quest.
  e. millenarian cult.

adelaidebear   85   1 Reply

karlex

The trend toward merging traditional religious principles with the workings of society is seen in: ...

The trend toward merging traditional religious principles with the workings of society is seen in: ...

The trend toward merging traditional religious principles with the workings of society is seen in:
 
  a. The US anti-religious movement.
  b. Hollywoods demonstration of fundamental beliefs.
  c. religious de

adelaidebear   67   1 Reply

Sermax

Which statement about religion in the U.S. is true?

Which statement about religion in the U.S. is true?

Which statement about religion in the U.S. is true?
 
  a. Evangelical Protestants are the largest single denomination.
  b. The fastest-growing groups are Catholics from Mexico.
  c. Approximately 24 of all U

adelaidebear   51   1 Reply

Holyfrey

Which statement about shamanism is false?

Which statement about shamanism is false?

Which statement about shamanism is false?
 
  a. Shamans are full-time specialists.
  b. Shamans are thought to have supernatural powers.
  c. Shamans contact spirits while in an altered state of consciousness

adelaidebear   74   1 Reply

Sermax

What type of religious organization has groups that perform rites for the community?

What type of religious organization has groups that perform rites for the community?

What type of religious organization has groups that perform rites for the community?
 
  a. ecclesiastic
  b. communal
  c. shamanistic
  d. individualistic
  e. congregational

adelaidebear   55   1 Reply

Holyfrey

Separatist Christian churches in South Africa during apartheid played a role in conflict resolution ...

Separatist Christian churches in South Africa during apartheid played a role in conflict resolution ...

Separatist Christian churches in South Africa during apartheid played a role in conflict resolution because Black South Africans
 
  a. gained real political power through their churches.
  b. created an illusion of pow

adelaidebear   34   1 Reply

Milkshake

Which statement is true about witchcraft?

Which statement is true about witchcraft?

Which statement is true about witchcraft?
 
  a. Witchcraft is only found mostly in urban areas.
  b. Witchcraft is used for evil and positive purposes.
  c. Witchcraft is practiced mostly by men.
 

adelaidebear   103   1 Reply

Sermax

Small-scale societies are less politically integrated than large-scale ones. (True or false?)

Small-scale societies are less politically integrated than large-scale ones. (True or false?)

Small-scale societies are less politically integrated than large-scale ones.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   83   1 Reply

Sermax

Pan-tribal associations are permanent political fixtures that cut across and integrate all local ...

Pan-tribal associations are permanent political fixtures that cut across and integrate all local ...

Pan-tribal associations are permanent political fixtures that cut across and integrate all local segments of a tribe.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   105   1 Reply

Milkshake

Political organization involves cultural arrangements to minimize disruption and maintain order. ...

Political organization involves cultural arrangements to minimize disruption and maintain order. ...

Political organization involves cultural arrangements to minimize disruption and maintain order.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   50   1 Reply

bertyhell

A council of elders is present in a moot among the

A council of elders is present in a moot among the

A council of elders is present in a moot among the
 
  a. Kpelle
  b. Nuer
  c. West
  d. Navaho
  e. Trobriand Islanders

adelaidebear   54   1 Reply

pass25

The characteristics of state systems of government include all of the following except:

The characteristics of state systems of government include all of the following except:

The characteristics of state systems of government include all of the following except:
 
  a. specialized political roles.
  b. large bureaucratic organizations.
  c. organizations with a suprakinship basis.

adelaidebear   37   1 Reply

adill

A nation refers to a group of people who frequently share all of the following except:

A nation refers to a group of people who frequently share all of the following except:

A nation refers to a group of people who frequently share all of the following except:
 
  a. kinship.
  b. symbolic identity.
  c. culture.
  d. history.
  e. religion.

adelaidebear   44   1 Reply

bertyhell

The quote He carries his own load and is as thin as the rest refers to the leader of a

The quote He carries his own load and is as thin as the rest refers to the leader of a

The quote He carries his own load and is as thin as the rest refers to the leader of a
 
  a. band.
  b. chiefdom.
  c. horticultural tribe.
  d. state.
  e. pastoral tribe.

adelaidebear   40   1 Reply

bertyhell

Poverty in the US has avoided becoming feminized as males are the prominent victims of poverty. ...

Poverty in the US has avoided becoming feminized as males are the prominent victims of poverty. ...

Poverty in the US has avoided becoming feminized as males are the prominent victims of poverty.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

adelaidebear   36   1 Reply

Holyfrey

Around the world, women living in poverty do not have access to credit except:

Around the world, women living in poverty do not have access to credit except:

Around the world, women living in poverty do not have access to credit except:
 
  a. In Bangkok, Thailand.
  b. Hong Kong, China
  c. Bangladesh, India.
  d. Los Angeles, US
  e. Togo, Wes

adelaidebear   46   1 Reply

Sermax