Warfare in preindustrial societies is most likely to be found __________.
A) where people fear unpredictable natural disasters that will destroy their food supply
B) in societies smaller than 21,000 people
C) between nations that are militarily more unequal
D) in societies suffering from chronic, predictable food shortages
A) where people fear unpredictable natural disasters that will destroy their food supply
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An archaeological anthropology involves the study of:
A. the material past of humans. B. language use, meaning, patterns, structure, and evolution. C. the biological facets of the human species. D. the extremely complex entity called human culture.
Some languages express politeness through __________, or the use of special markers on nouns, verbs, and modifiers to show deference to the addressee
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Chiefdoms and agricultural states are classified as __________ because they provide little opportunity for social mobility. Industrial states, on the other hand, are considered __________ because social status can be achieved through individual effort
A. oppressive; free B. hierarchical; egalitarian C. closed societies; open societies D. caste cultures; kindred cultures
Which of the following statements about theories is the most accurate?
A. Theories are untested explanations for something. B. Theories refer to a covariation of variables. C. Theories state a uniform association between two variables. D. Theories provide explanations for associations. E. Theories are generalizations that are universally valid.