Sickle-cell anemia probably evolved in __________
a. the Mediterranean world
b. South America
c. Southeast Asia
d. West Africa
Answer: d
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All of the following is true of urban anthropologists EXCEPT that__________
a. they focus on studying an entire town or city b. they use methods that differ significantly from anthropologists conducting research in rural areas c. they often investigate a specific topic within a defined subculture d. they primarily use participant observation rather than surveys to gather data
Tools made by prehistoric peoples were often found in Europe
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Why do some societies have joking relationships and avoidance relationships among certain relatives?
a. So that relatives will always have something to talk about b. So that problematic relationship between certain relatives will have carefully defined sets of interactive behaviors c. So that individuals can institutionalize their feeling about certain relatives d. S that improper sexual innuendos can be avoided
What reason do the Yanomamö give for their practice of ingesting the bones and ashes of deceased family members?
A. It brings strength and long life to the leaders of the community. B. It frees the soul of the deceased individual. C. It allows the deceased to be reincarnated through the next child born into the family. D. It cures serious illnesses.