The investigation of injuries and disease in prehistoric populations is the field of:

A. paleopathology
B. paleoecology
C. palynology
D. paleontology


A. paleopathology

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. “Single-point perspective” is a system that assures that every seat in the audience shares a single effect of the scenery. 2. Movable scenery was demanded by neoclassical drama. 3. Movable scenery became a theatrical event in its own right.

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Francis Hsu defines core values as:

a. specific values promoted by particular cultures b. central core, human values c. values significant in the process of enculturation d. values that are fundamental to the development of self-awareness

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In which of the following forms of political organization is it most likely that the most important leaders will acquire their positions based upon personal background or ability, rather than heredity?

A. tribal societies B. feudal states C. imagined communities D. chiefdoms E. agrarian, preindustrial states

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Navajo songs as art forms:

A) are never recorded or preserved. B) always include harmonies. C) do not permit improvisation. D) require the listeners to participate in percussion. E) are used only during political contests.

Anthropology & Archaeology