As discussed on page 313, few societies are ideal "types." However, which of the following list of attributes best fits a tribal society?
a. egalitarian, dependent on agriculture, relatively small population, little violence
b. foragers, nomadic, little violence, run by an authoritative council
c. chiefs with the power to enforce their decisions, foragers, established trade routes, private property
d. dependent on agriculture, chiefs with the power to enforce their decisions, storage of a surplus, social stratification
c
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Between the end of the 15th century and the end of the 19th century, approximately how many human slaves were exported from Africa to the Americas?
A) 11.7 million B) 13.9 million C) 7.2 million D) 8.5 million E) 3.2 million
What is the main difference between natural and artificial selection?
a. there is no difference b. natural selection has no foresight c. artificial selection doesn't work d. natural selection only selects the strongest creatures
In order to understand any aspect of a culture, it must be explored in terms of its relationship to other aspects of the culture. This perspective within anthropology is called
a. cultural relativism. b. the comparative perspective. c. the holistic perspective. d. human variation.
Which fieldwork techniques are best for collecting data?
a. Survey and random sampling b. Participant observation and use of questionnaires c. Photography, participant observation, and random sampling d. Interviews and participant observation e. Taking census data and living with the people in their native villages