A high retention of lactase is found in populations with a long tradition of:
a. herding
b. fishing
c. foraging
d. hunting
a
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Lucy is significant because __________
a. of her surprisingly small brain size b. the very early date of the specimen c. the very complete nature of the skeleton d. it is the sole representative of the afarensis species
Which of the following is not a distinction between clans and lineages?
a. residential unity b. unilineal descent c. strong association with symbolism d. the depth of demonstrated ancestry
During the voyage of the Beagle Darwin noted the variations in Galapagos finches between beak size and:
a. body size. b. longevity. c. diet. d. exercise. e. altitude.
Which of the following statements about chiefdom societies is true?
a. Most chiefs gain their status through personal achievement. b. Some chiefs do not appear to have benefited economically from their position at all. c. Chiefs are thought to receive power from spiritual powers and, therefore, do not need to be generous to their followers. d. It is almost always the case the chiefdom-based societies are united under a single paramount chief who controls clans or kin groups through subchiefs.