Which of the following describes the possible ancestor to the genus Homo?
a. The ancestor was highly specialized.
b. The ancestor was more derived than potential descendants.
c. The ancestor lived contemporaneously with descendant groups.
d. The ancestor had characteristics that developed further in descendant groups.
Correct Answer: d
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Both prioritize long-term ethnographic fieldwork. Neither focuses on comparisons between cultures. Both involve moments of intense globalization. Neither studies how cultures change over time.
The Maniqui is an Amazonian tributary that
a. meanders through Bolivia's tropical lowlands to the frontier town of San Borja. b. is used to carry cut timber up to La Paz in the highlands of Bolivia. c. is the main mode of transport used by commercial logging companies. d. winds through clear cut areas of the Chimanes forest.
The most common artifacts of the past are
a. wooden tools. b. stone tools. c. iron tools. d. plastic tools.
Ethnocentrism is defined as viewing another culture
A. by that culture's standards. B. in terms of your own culture and values. C. by government standards. D. by the universal moral code that we all follow. E. through rose-colored glasses.