Which of the following is a characteristic of symbols and their archaeological study?
a. The same symbolic act can be made to carry enormous amounts of information, making it difficult for an outsider to know what a particular symbol "means".
b. There is a necessary link between an object and its symbolic meaning, making it necessary to be able to identify the object.
c. Symbols are powerful, but they are not difficult to study archaeologically.
d. It is not worthwhile to explore human behavior as a system of meanings, but rather as merely acts that meet material needs.
e. Symbols are not studied archaeologically.
a
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A) Sorcery uses materials, objects, and medicines, while witchcraft uses thought and emotion alone. B) Sorcery is performed by men, while witchcraft is performed by women. C) Sorcery is usually malevolent, while witchcraft is usually performed for good. D) Sorcery involves manipulation of the supernatural, while witchcraft manipulates natural forces.
The orientation that questions the truth value of beliefs and knowledge and focuses especially on how power relationships affect the creation and spread of ideas and beliefs is called:
a. Materialism. b. Idealism. c. Postmodernism. d. Functionalism.
In a diglossic situation, the language that is spoken in public arenas and has a long literary tradition is referred to as the __________
A right language B left language C high language D low language E forward language
Great Zimbabwe is NOT associated with:
A. skilled metalwork. B. the use of Egyptian script. C. a diverse array of trade goods. D. massive stone structures and enclosures.