When making cultural comparisons, anthropologists cannot use characteristics that are shared by groups as part of an explanation for something that varies from people to people
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The Y chromosome
a. is found in both sexes, males have two, females have one. b. influences numerous characteristics in addition to sex determination. c. can be inherited form either parent. d. carries genes that cause the fetus to develop as a male. e. causes a fetus to develop as female if there are two present.
Wallerstein’s theory of the “people without history” helped explain the demise of early colonial trade networks
a. True b. False
An index fossil:
A. is a marker for a specific time period B. is a fossil species that existed for a long period of time before becoming extinct C. is a fossil species that was restricted to a small geographic area D. is a fossil species that existed for a long period of time before becoming extinct and is a fossil species that was restricted to a small geographic area
In the anthropological study of political systems, social control maintains social norms (cultural standards) and regulates conflict. Which of the following is NOT a form of social control?
A. exogamy B. making subordinates believe they will eventually gain power C. shame D. hegemony E. gossip