Why was the classification scheme of Linnaeus so important to the later development of evolutionary biology?
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A lithic industry refers to all of the stone artifacts of a:
A. region B. culture C. site D. none of these
Which of the following is NOT a change experienced by areas of Africa affected by the slave trade?
a. A strengthening of patrilineal systems b. Competition among elites for control of the slave trade c. The disruption of community and kin networks for subsistence and labor d. The ending of all “ethnic” or “tribal” conflicts, political instability, and civil wars in African countries
Which of the following is an example of influence?
a. Tomo is a good hunter and often brings home a lot of meat. As a result, he has many friends who want to share this meat. b. A doctor prescribes cholesterol-lower medicine to you. You don't think you need this medicine but decide to take it anyway because your doctor probably knows better than you do. c. A police officer pulls you over and tells you to fix your tail light. You decide not to fix it until you have more money. d. A chief tells the wealthy members of society to give food to the poorer members of the chiefdom.
The term "ethnography" refers to:
A. analysis of the chemical composition of marble. B. the study of prehistoric textiles. C. the study of racial minorities across the world. D. anthropological descriptions of living or historically known groups of people in different parts of the world.