The chance discovery of some new principle that can be applied in a variety of ways is called a(n):
a. primary innovation.
b. primary syncretism.
c. applied anthropology.
d. cultural adaptation.
e. secondary innovation.
a
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Which of the following statements about chimpanzee climbing is correct?
a. They habitually flex their ankles to grasp the tree as they climb. b. They have no foot inversion while climbing. c. Dorsification is not evident while climbing. d. They normally grasp a tree with long arms and pull themselves up, making little use of their feet and ankles. e. Chimpanzees do not climb trees.
What kind of society most likely has buildings dedicated to the arts?
A. band B. tribe C. forager D. segmentary lineage E. state
Speaking linguistically, morphemes are another name for words
a. True b. False
All of the following are part of the cluster of morphological traits that are used to define apes EXCEPT:
A. modifications to the arm. B. the lack of a tail. C. high, sharp molar teeth. D. modifications to the shoulder.