Radiocarbon dating is a type of chronometric dating
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Skeletal biologists are very much interested in learning how prehistoric peoples behaved and how numerous behaviors influenced their health. In the last two decades many skeletal experts have identified this approach with the term
a. Bioarchaeology. b. Bioanarchy. c. Prehistoric Biology. d. Paleobiology. e. Paleoanthrobiology.
Antimodernism describes the rejection of the modern in favor of what is perceived to be an earlier, purer, better way of life. Fundamentalism describes antimodernist movements in various religions. Ironically,
A. fundamentalist sentiments depend on recognition of the modern culture. B. religious fundamentalism is an extremely old phenomenon that actually spurred the rise of modernism. C. religious fundamentalism is itself a modern phenomenon, based on a strong feeling among its adherents of alienation from the perceived secularism of the surrounding modern culture. D. fundamentalists never lead a better way of life, precisely because they reject the benefits of modern life. E. fundamentalist movements have both benefited from and promoted the use of technology for international networking.
The Abrigo do Lagar Velho specimen is an important discovery that aids in the understanding of possible interbreeding between Neandertals and anatomically modern H. sapiens because the remains
a. are from Portugal b. are dated to about 50,500 years ago c. the remains are a highly mixed set of anatomical features d. were studied by Erik Trinkaus e. are an incomplete skeleton of an adult female
Which of these is an example of an individualistic religious practice?
a. A puberty rite b. A shaman healing ritual c. A vision quest d. A church service