When an archaeologist examines the polish or residue found on the edges of an ancient stone tool, she is doing a(n) __________

A. neolithic study
B. trace element analysis
C. use-wear study
D. pressure-flake analysis


Answer: C

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A. Kurds B. Tamils C. Hutus D. Sikhs

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a. urbanizations. b. civilizations. c. nations. d. city-states. e. centralized governments.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Who is most likely to exert authority over a child among the Trobriand Islanders?

a. child's father b. child's mother c. child's maternal uncle d. child's maternal aunt

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