Stratigraphy is important in an archaeological excavation because it
A. is a record of deposits at the site.
B. always provides an accurate date for the site.
C. insures good conditions for preservation.
D. usually means that ancient bones are present.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In foraging societies:
A. both males and females participate fully in both hunting and gathering B. females primarily hunt and males primarily gather C. males primarily hunt and females primarily gather D. both males and females primarily gather, with males occasionally hunting
Which of the following is true about the differences between the genera Australopithecus and Homo?
a. Only members of the genus Homo have clearly used tools. b. Hominins in the genus Homo have a smaller braincase. c. Hominins in the genus Homo more prognathic faces. d. Australopithecines have smaller canines.
According to Paul Willis, all EXCEPT which of the following are reason why socio-economic class tends to reproduce itself from generation to generation in industrial economies such as the United States and Great Britain?
a) Because there is a bias toward the middle class in schools b) Because of a lack of funding for working-class public schools c) Because working class students rebel against school discipline d) Because working class youth prefer manual labor to appear manly