In the CrossCultural Miscue in your textbook, the word "parallel" is presented from an ethnoscientific point of view. What does the word "parallel" mean to most Japanese people?
a. Things that run in tandem side by side
b. Things that are not in agreement
c. An approach that creates unity
d. A particular kind of geometric shape
e. A form of high bar used in gymnastics
b
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What negative side effect came with the FUNAI plan to introduce rice agriculture to the Bakairí?
A) They ended up with less food after the introduction of agriculture than they had had previously. B) The people became dependent on cash for fuel, fertilizer, and repairs. C) Many of the children developed nutritional deficiencies after shifting to a simpler diet. D) The dominant members of society hoarded the wealth for themselves.
Linguistic anthropology is the study of
a. human speech and language. b. evolution of superior languages. c. origins of language. d. human speech, language, and evolution of superior languages. e. human speech, language, and origins of language.
Efforts to demonstrate the public policy relevance of anthropology are known as
A. public anthropology. B. development anthropology. C. underdifferentiation. D. cultural resource management. E. ethnography.
Describe the Society of Muslim Women in terms of its formation, goals, and approach. Identify how one of its characteristics is the product of the members' local cultural beliefs or values
What will be an ideal response?