The division of society into two or more groups, or strata, that are hierarchically ordered is called __________
a. social stratification
b. a class system
c. a caste system
d. a ranking system
Answer: a
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The site of Mehrgarh in Pakistan has evidence for the use of wheat, barley, sheep, goats, and
A. llamas. B. cattle. C. camels. D. horses.
Which of the following best describes the physical characteristics of the earliest human skeletons from the Americas?
a. They closely resemble modern Native Americans. b. They display generalized traits common among Ainu and Australian populations. c. They represent a blend of Asian and European traits. d. They resemble Upper Paleolithic European populations. e. They do not show similarities with any other populations.
In the social sciences, associations are usually probable rather than absolute.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Forensic anthropologists are most often called for cases in which _________
a. soft tissue is absent or badly decomposed b. investigators find little information on the cause of death c. DNA analysis is required d. a body has been buried very deeply