Which scientist proposed the "language instinct" in humans?

A) Franz Boas
B) Margaret Mead
C) William Labov
D) Stephen Pinker
E) Noam Chomsky


D

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What is the primary significance of extended families? a. They have continuity through time

b. They can have ownership of large geographic areas. c. They tend to gain political prominence. d. They develop unique religious institutions.

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At present, the Y r k practice three different adaptive strategies; these are

A) sedentary pastoralism, horticulture, and hunting. B) nomadic pastoralism, hunting-and-gathering, and ranching. C) horizontal migration, irrigated agriculture, and floodwater farming. D) nomadic pastoralism, sedentary agriculture, and trade or shopkeeping. E) trade, shifting cultivation, and raiding neighboring groups.

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Which of these statements about polyandry is true?

A. "Polyandry is found only among mining communities in Madagascar." B. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation." C. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare." D. "Polyandry almost always takes the form of a sororate." E. "Polyandry is not considered a possible marriage form."

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. In England as in France, legal performances unfolded in theatres that held a monopoly. 2. English theatre buildings built after the Restoration were proscenium theatres with very large aprons. 3. The heroes and heroines of Restoration “comedies of manners” were usually virtuous lovers who married at the play’s end.

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