Which of the following statements about the concept of race as applied to humans is true?
A. It is a discredited concept in biology.
B. It is based on the Western science of genetics.
C. It is determined by the juxtaposition of alleles.
D. It does not include what used to be called subraces, because these are now known as ethnic groups.
E. It has been verified by recent fossil finds in the Neander Valley in Germany.
Answer: A
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John Fischer's study of stylistic elements in 28 different societies found that
a. there was too much variation within each society to make any generalizations. b. the styles of egalitarian societies differed from those of stratified ones. c. the work of male artists differed greatly from that of female artists. d. All of these are true of Fischer's findings.
Most cultures with matrilineal social organizations are found in matriarchal states where females have political and economic power
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The great apes include
A. baboons, gibbons, and chimpanzees. B. gorillas, gibbons, and chimpanzees. C. gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. D. macaques, baboons, and gibbons. E. orangutans, siamangs, and gorillas.
Once two Inuit individuals are involved in a dispute and become peaceful by engaging in a singing contest, the affair is considered:
a. open to negotiation by both individual's families. b. open to negotiation by the individuals involved. c. closed and resolved. d. closed to legal repercussions. e. delayed until further notice.