Describe the biological features that humans share with primates and how they provide a biological basis for cultural attributes. Define how human culture is similar to and different from aspects of primate life.
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It is common for any particular anthropological study to incorporate more than one methodology
a. True b. False
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Contemporary humans are not limited to responding to environmental pressures via morphological means, but they are limited to responding via simple behavioral means. B. Contemporary humans are limited to responding to environmental pressures via morphological means, but they are not limited to responding via simple behavioral means. C. Contemporary humans are not limited to responding to environmental pressures via morphological or simple behavioral means. D. Contemporary humans are limited to responding to environmental pressures via morphological means and simple behavioral means.
Why did early archaeological artifacts usually end up in natural history museums?
A) At the time, non-Western artifacts were not considered art, nor were the cultures of non-Western peoples considered part of history. B) Art and history museums were not separated from natural history museums until the late 19th century. C) Archaeological relics were usually provided by treasure-hunters, who did not have the necessary information to identify the pieces accurately. D) Natural history museums had the lowest attendance in the 18th century, so they served as the repositories for miscellaneous items.
When Western businesses and Western culture flow into smaller, more local areas:
a. they remove all aspects of local indigenous culture. b. they are themselves changed by local conditions. c. they are usually rejected out right by rural inhabitants. d. they create a dynamic environment of upward growth and creativity.