Give at least three examples of the cultural explosion that occurred beginning about 40,000 years ago during the Upper Paleolithic
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Examples may include cave wall paintings, and development of prominent blade tools and specialty tools such as the burin and atlatl, carvings, pendants, and figurines.
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Gender differences among tropical and semitropical foragers shows that
A. the status of women is much lower than it is among northern foragers like the Inuit. B. women's work usually contributes more to the diet than does men's work; consequently, there is less gender stratification. C. the distinction between public and domestic spheres of activity is much sharper than it is in most horticultural societies. D. there is no sex-based division of labor. E. women never take part in hunting.
The sacculated stomachs of the colobines have multiple folds that act as reservoirs for special bacteria that:
A. help the colobines digest leafy matter. B. serve as immunizing agents against diseases. C. help the colobines digest fruits. D. All of the answers are correct.
Which type of society is particularly likely to make use of avoidance as a conflict resolution technique?
A) city dwellers B) foragers C) ranked societies D) nomadic pastoralists
The primary difference between a village head and a "big man" is that
A. a big man can enforce his decisions. B. a big man has supporters in multiple villages. C. a village head is a band leader, while a big man is a tribal leader. D. a big man's high status is ascribed, while a village head's high status is achieved. E. village head is a permanent political office, while big man is a temporary position.