Which statement about female genital mutilation is NOT true?

a. It is practiced predominantly in Islamic regions of Africa.
b. It is associated with strongly patriarchal cultures.
c. It began after the spread of Christianity and Islam.
d. There are significant medical risks associated with the procedure.


Answer: c

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________ have a higher cranial capacity than ________

a. Gorillas; Homo habilis b. Homo habilis; Homo erectus c. Neandertals; Homo sapiens d. Homo erectus; Neandertals

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________ is NOT an example of the multidisciplinary approaches used in biological anthropology and archaeology.

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A) $5 B) $1 C) $12 D) $2

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