Blood groups are interesting to biological anthropologists because
A) blood groups are stable and can be used to delineate races
B) blood groups correspond to matrilineal descent
C) only the ABO blood group shows a relationship to infectious diseases
D) there is a correlation between infectious diseases and blood groups and this provides a method to study the forces of evolution
E) none of these: blood groups are only of interest to medical professionals
D
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Which of the following illustrates one way anthropology helps to alleviate cultural misunderstandings?
A) Understanding differences in body language across cultures helps with communication. B) Anthropologists insist that you learn at least one other language. C) Anthropology teaches that all behaviors are acceptable. D) Anthropology encourages everyone to do a cross-cultural immersion course in college.
The greatest obstacle to slowing climate change is the problem of
A. ensuring that each culture is considered in any plan to halt climate change. B. meeting energy demands. C. stopping deforestation. D. curbing population growth. E. providing enough food.
The marriage of several brothers to one woman:
a. sometimes occurs in Tibet. b. is called primogeniture. c. is necessary in pastoral societies. d. occurs only in hunting and gathering societies. e. creates an extreme sense of role ambiguity among children.
In the Archaic period of eastern North America, large-scale earthen construction has been found at:
A. Poverty Point. B. Cahokia. C. Snaketown. D. Moundville.