Berlin and Kay's (1969/1992) cross-linguistic study of color terminology revealed that
A. basic color terms tended to evolve in a particular order.
B. color terminology was least developed in areas with a history of using dyes and artificial coloring.
C. all languages included sixteen basic color terms.
D. the languages of cultivators in Papua New Guinea and foragers in Australia had more basic color terms than did European and Asian languages.
E. there are only two basic color terms, black and white.
A. basic color terms tended to evolve in a particular order.
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A) Both the equilibrium quantity and price will decrease. B) Both the equilibrium quantity and price will increase. C) The equilibrium price will decrease and the equilibrium quantity will remain the same. D) The equilibrium price will increase and the equilibrium quantity will decrease.
The purpose of a grid system is to:
a. record the exact location of an artifact or fossil accurately, both horizontally and vertically. b. tell relic collectors where to find artifacts to sell to private collections. c. provide electricity to primitive villages. d. cook bacon. e. recover small objects immersed in water.
How are nonindustrial economic systems embedded in society?
A. People are not aware that they are working toward a goal. B. The economic system cannot easily be separated from other systems, such as kinship. C. Most nonindustrial economies are managed systems. D. The economic system has little to do with the everyday life of the people. E. Most economic activity takes place far from home.
What was the primary role of the two-spirit in most Native American societies?
What will be an ideal response?