Question 1

What is anthropology?

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The study of human societies and cultures and their development.

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The study of plants and animals.

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The study of stars and galaxies.

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The study of rocks and minerals.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a subfield of anthropology?

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Psychology.

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Linguistics.

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Cultural anthropology.

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Archaeology.

Question 3

What is a kinship system?

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A social network of relatives that connects individuals to one another.

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A system of trade.

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A system of religion.

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A system of government.

Question 4

What is gender?

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A social construct that encompasses a range of characteristics and roles that a particular society considers appropriate for men and women.

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A type of clothing.

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A biological category based on reproductive organs.

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A personality trait.

Question 5

What is globalization?

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The process of increased interconnectedness among societies and economies throughout the world.

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The process of dividing the world into separate regions.

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The process of traditionalization.

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The process of cultural assimilation.

Question 6

What is the difference between a tribe and a nation?

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A tribe is a group of people who share a common ancestry, language, and culture, while a nation is a group of people who share a common political identity based on a shared territory.

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A tribe is larger than a nation.

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A nation is based on ethnicity, while a tribe is based on religion.

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A tribe is based on a shared territory, while a nation is based on a shared ancestry.

Question 7

What is the significance of fieldwork in anthropology?

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Fieldwork allows anthropologists to obtain firsthand experience and data about a culture.

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Fieldwork is only important for archaeology.

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Fieldwork is not important in anthropology.

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Fieldwork is only important for cultural anthropology.

Question 8

What is the difference between emic and etic perspectives?

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Emic perspectives are insider views of a culture, while etic perspectives are outsider views.

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Emic perspectives focus on behavior, while etic perspectives focus on beliefs.

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Emic perspectives are objective, while etic perspectives are personal.

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Emic perspectives are scientific, while etic perspectives are subjective.

Question 9

What is cultural relativism?

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The idea that a person's beliefs and practices should be understood within their own cultural context.

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The idea that one culture is superior to others.

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The belief that all cultures are equal.

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The belief that culture is biologically determined.

Question 10

What is ethnography?

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The systematic study of a culture through first-hand observation and participation.

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The study of ancient texts.

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The study of human fossils.

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The study of animal behavior.

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