Distinguish between absolute and relative dating as used in paleoanthropology and archaeology

What will be an ideal response?


Absolute dating establishes exact dates based on radioactive decay, whereas relative dating establishes a relationship among a series of remains.

Anthropology & Archaeology

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Cultural relativists believe that a culture should be judged only according to the standards and traditions of that culture and not according to the standards of other cultural traditions.

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

Anthropology & Archaeology

Which of the following statements about culture is FALSE?

A. Cultural forces consistently mold and shape human biology and behavior. B. Culture is passed on genetically to future generations. C. Culture is a key aspect of human adaptability and success. D. Culture is passed on from generation to generation. E. Culture guides the beliefs and behavior of the people exposed to it.

Anthropology & Archaeology

The custom of a dowry that goes to the husband's family correlates with

A. low female status. B. descent-inheritance systems. C. high female status. D. low male status. E. high male status.

Anthropology & Archaeology

Homogamy is the practice of marrying within a culturally prescribed group to which one does not belong

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anthropology & Archaeology