Potlatching is a form of competitive feasting that enables individuals to redistribute surplus materials while simultaneously increasing their own prestige
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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In order for diffusionism to work as envisioned by the British and German schools, adherents had to maintain that __________
A. some peoples were not sufficiently innovative to develop their own cultural traits B. Western and non-Western peoples were inherently equal C. the cultural traits that were diffused were part of the technological dimension of the society D. cultural traits in the same geographical region did not inevitably spread from one society to another
Successful reproduction requires:
A. successful sexual behavior B. normal development of the fetus C. production of offspring capable of reproducing in turn D. all of these
There is relatively unanimous agreement that the Neandertals should be classified as Homo sapiens neandertalensis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This chapter defines imperialism as the policy of extending the rule of a nation or empire, such as the British empire, over foreign nations and of taking and holding foreign colonies, while colonialism refers specifically to
a: the political, social, economic, and cultural domination of a territory and its people by a foreign power for an extended period of time b: imperial influence that disappears once formal independence is granted to former colonies c: the political, social, economic, and cultural domination of a territory and its people by Europe d: the informal and often benevolent approach to enlightening the non-Western world with Western values e: the same as imperialism, but the modern form of imperialism that was created with the rise of the Industrial Revolution