Which mode of livelihood has characterized most of human existence?
A) foraging
B) horticulture
C) pastoralism
D) agriculture
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A specific type of genetic drift, known as ___________, results from the formation of a new population by a small number of individuals.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What was the ethical dilemma presented by the remains of Kennewick Man?
A) The state of Washington had legally awarded the remains to the Umatilla, but the federal government had overturned the ruling. B) The group claiming a relationship with the remains did not want them tested, which is the only way to confirm the relationship. C) A Native American group claimed the remains as an ancestor, but there was clear evidence that the skeleton was of European descent. D) Anthropologists insisted that the skeleton be displayed in a museum, in defiance of the traditional burial practices required by Umatilla culture.
New international conditions have created problems and opportunities for anthropologists working in the field. One thing that fieldworkers must always keep in mind is:
A) Anthropologists are often in danger working in the field and many have been killed. B) Anthropologists must be aware that cultural representations often have great political importance. C) Native informants are increasingly reluctant to tell outsiders anything at all about their cultures. D) Since there are so few primitive cultures left, anthropologists must be extremely careful about "contaminating" those that remain. E) Native informants increasingly resent anthropologists and lie about their culture.