In hunter-gatherer societies, men's contribution to subsistence tends to be __________
a. more predictable
b. smaller foodstuffs
c. more highly prized
d. less available for redistribution
Correct Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Unfortunately, plans to involve indigenous peoples in programs of economic development have failed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
a. incidence of disease tends to rise in areas facing rapid culture change. b. environmental degradation caused by commercial development is high in these areas. c. the tremendous influx of tourists into these areas has caused rapid contagion. d. many of the more modern lifestyles that people adopt bring more diseases to these areas. e. health problems are aggravated by rapid urbanization.
What was Lewis R. Binford's contribution to archaeology?
a. He proposed that artifacts be examined in terms of their cultural context and interpreted in their roles as reflections of technology, society, and belief systems. b. He excavated the site of Great Zimbabwe. c. He emphasized the lack of importance of precise unambiguous scientific methods. d. He countered the changing cultural climate during the 1960s when clashes over the Vietnam war and civil rights with strict discipline and focus away from modern problems e. He never asked why archaeology contributed so little to general archaeological theory.
As a prelude to social interaction, Apache hosts feel compelled to offer their guest:
a. cattle. b. beer. c. food. d. small gifts. e. seats.