Domestication is defined as:
a. the propagation and exploitation of plants and animals by humans
b. the process of teaching animals to be tame
c. the presence of genetic changes that render plants and animals dependent on humans
d. the intensive use of plants and animals by humans
e. the process of intentionally growing plants
c
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The face of A. afarensis and other australopithecines juts forward due to __________.
A) their unusually small noses B) the presence of large teeth and jaws C) their exceptionally large eye sockets D) the position of the foramen magnum
Approximately what percentage of primate species face extinction in the next decade?
a. 95 b. 75 c. 50 d. 25
Even groups that are largely self-sufficient engage in exchange with other groups. Anthropologists suggest that this is because
a. the need to give to others is biologically determined. b. there are always some goods or services that one cannot get for oneself. c. exchange creates and sustains relationships that are necessary for other reasons. d. most groups have spiritual beliefs that value altruistic behavior.
Regarding the Kpelle of West Africa, which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The Kpelle chief has uniformed messengers that deliver his communications. b. The Kpelle chief has many wives, which indicates his comparative wealth. c. Kpelle chiefs have served as salaried state officials in more recent history. d. The Kpelle chief engages in manual labor daily in order to set an example for his people. e. The Kpelle chief receives a commission from the government on how much taxes and laborers he provides.