Discuss the evidence for the extinction of large mammals in the New World at the end of the Pleistocene and the role of humans in their disappearance.

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A. Claude Lévi-Strauss in his famous book The Savage Mind B. Anthony F. C. Wallace in his attempt to show religion's relevance in understanding historical change C. Sir Edward Burnett Tylor D. Max Weber in his influential book The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism E. Robert Bellah

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The Lower Paleolithic is not characterized by

A. the first evidence for the controlled use of fire B. systematic and cooperative hunting C. the use of wooden spears D. constructed dwellings E. the first art

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Which of the following is not associated with the development of food production?

a. Measles b. Tuberculosis c. Influenza d. Low populations e. Malnutrition

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Human rights are seen as inalienable. This means that

A. nations cannot abridge or terminate them. B. they are vested in groups and not individuals. C. anthropologists have no moral grounds to question them. D. no one can abuse them. E. they are universally accepted by all individuals.

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