Which of the following sources did James Ussher use to calculate the age of the Earth?
a. geological evidence, including stratigraphy
b. astronomical data
c. the Old Testament of the Bible
d. ancient Greek and Roman texts
Correct Answer: c
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The Amish emphasize their ethnic difference through __________
A. language and dress B. practicing polygamy C. only using public transportation D. encouraging interaction with the non-Amish world
What is a present day disorder that is clearly linked to dietary and lifestyle behaviors, such as decreased activity levels and increased consumption of fats and refined carbohydrates?
a. Malaria b. ?SIV c. ?HIV d. Diabetes e. Smallpox
Website technology has allowed all of the following advances in anthropological knowledge EXCEPT:
a. it can transform our understanding of language and language change. b. it has allowed us to generate profiles on diverse cultures. c. it allows us to understand which cultures are superior and why. d. it allows for more collaboration between researchers. e. it allows us access to a much larger database of information.
When a culture emphasizes either the maternal or the paternal relatives but not both, this is termed ____ descent
a. matrilineal b. patrilineal c. unilineal d. bilateral