Define the term mosaic evolution. List three different anatomical or behavioral hominid traits that demonstrate the nature of mosaic evolution
What will be an ideal response?
It is a pattern of evolution in which the rate of evolution in one functional system varies from that
in other systems.
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What conclusion can archeologists make about the ancient site of Çatalhöyük?
A. It was temporarily used as a burial ground. B. It had religious and domestic functions. C. The people focused on military defenses. D. The settlement was built over an older Paleolithic site.
How could Robert Hall's interpretations about the symbolic meanings of Hopewell effigy pipes be tested?
a. They could be tested directly simply by examining ethnographic data relating to the symbolic meaning of historic peace pipes. b. They could be tested indirectly by assessing the archaeological record of the Hopewell Interaction Sphere, and determining whether the social and political ramifications predicted by Hall's hypothesis are archaeologically visible. c. If abundant evidence of conflict is present in Hopewell sites along with abundant effigy pipes, Hall's interpretation would be supported. d. They could not be tested; this is the major problem with cognitive archaeological approaches. e. Linking them to phenomena that are more archaeologically accessible is not an option but technology is emerging that will enable the hypothetical interpretations to be tested.
What is meant by the social construction of race? How does this concept differ from race as perceived by the average middle-class American?
What will be an ideal response?
Annie seems to be the only sensible character in a comedy. She is most likely the play's:
a. antagonist b. raisonneur c. foil d. confidant e. leading lady