Based upon the curving of the A. afarensis finger and toe bones, some paleoanthropologists believe that this species was adapted to:

A. knuckle-walking
B. high-speed quadrupedal running
C. arboreal suspensory locomotion
D. essentially modern bipedal locomotion


C. arboreal suspensory locomotion

Anthropology & Archaeology

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Which of the following strategies can be used to manage issues that arise regarding couples’ cultural and racial differences?

A. Creating a 'we' B. Framing differences C. emotional maintenance D. All of the above:

Anthropology & Archaeology

The study of pollen grains is known as __________

A. floral correlation B. palynology C. relative dating D. paleoanthropology

Anthropology & Archaeology

__________ are cultural or ethnic groups who have become minorities in their native lands due to migrations of other peoples into their territories or due to the historical configuration of a nation-state made up of diverse groups

a. Minorities b. Racial minorities c. Cultural minorities d. Ethnic minorities

Anthropology & Archaeology

The designation of various life stages for an individual is the basis for:

a. formation of social groups. b. instruction of life skills. c. economic assistance. d. challenging religious ideology. e. creation of social identity.

Anthropology & Archaeology