Among archaic peoples of Mesoamerica, __________ were located near seasonally abundant resources.

A) mesobands
B) macrobands
C) microbands
D) broadbands


B) macrobands

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Why do the authors believe that Homo erectus may have had some form of marriage?

A) The fossil evidence shows that Homo erectus buried their dead, usually in male-female pairs. C) The archaeological record indicates housing arrangements that would be suitable for married couples. C) Homo erectus mothers probably could not feed themselves and an infant at the same time, so they required help from a mate. D) The degree of sexual dimorphism suggests polygamous mating systems.

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________ refers to the blurring and breakdown of established canons—rules, standards, categories, distinctions, and boundaries

A. Chaos B. Entropy C. Postmodern D. Agoraphobia E. Diaspora

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Which of the following is NOT true of colonies?

a. they are created by invasion b. they are maintained as colonies only until they are ready for independence c. a majority of the population is ruled by a minority from abroad d. they are ruled in accordance with the interests of the colonizing power

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Two people (both heterozygotes) are able to taste a chemical substance called PTC. The ability to taste PTC is caused by a dominant allele (T). The inability to taste PTC is caused by a recessive allele (t). What proportion of their children would be expected to have the ability to taste PTC?

a. 3/4 b. 1/2 c. All d. 1/4 e. 2/3

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