In virtually all, or most, societies law includes
a. a formalized legal system.
b. a publicly recognized authority to settle a case.
c. a flexible system of individualized sanction even in identical cases.
d. sanctions applied involve physical force.
b
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__________ is the method by which comparative data on cultures and societies is gathered in cultural anthropology
a. Ethnographic research b. Ethnological research c. Bibliographical research d. Historical research
The organization Cultural Survival, Inc. functions to do all of the following EXCEPT ______
a. help indigenous people against exploitation b. protect the Constitution of the United States c. help indigenous people raise money for economic development d. publish literature concerning the urgency of indigenous issues e. serve as cultural brokers between governments and indigenous peoples
H. Marie Wormington is an important character in the development of Americanist archaeology during the first half of the 20th century because:
a. She illustrates how difficult it was for a woman to break into the male-dominated field of Americanist archaeology at that time; although well-qualified to conduct archaeological research, she was never given the opportunity. b. She is an example of a female pioneer in Americanist archaeology, and her contributions are still considered important today. c. She shows that although women were interested in archaeology during this time, they simply weren't yet ready to participate in archaeological research; Wormington's research was irrelevant and scientifically unsound. d. She illustrates that although women were not yet permitted to conduct archaeological research during this time, they were still important in the field during excavations as camp cooks and logistical organizers. e. She demonstrates that archaeology is a male dominated field because women are incapable of carrying out the chores of field work.
Which of the following beliefs is typical of the Sambia?
a. Homosexuals should be punished by stoning. b. Only men can make men. c. Women should endure but not enjoy sex. d. One of the sexiest things you can do is eat your partner's hair lice. e. Boys who are effeminate should not have sexual relations with girls.