The description and in-depth analysis of a culture or society is known as __________.

A. ethnography
B. ethnology
C. ethnohistory
D. sociology


Ans: A. ethnography

Anthropology & Archaeology

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A. export to the core but not to the semiperiphery. B. lack industrialization. C. are isolated from the world economy. D. have economies that disproportionately benefit capitalists in the core. E. have little incentive to interact with nations of the core.

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Genetic studies have been able to extract mtDNA as well as nuclear DNA of Neandertals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is the most important advantage of participant observation?

a. It does not lead to easily comparable or reproducible data. b. It is practical only among small group sizes. c. It has an obtrusive effect on the subject matter. d. Recording information can be challenging. e. It generally enhances rapport.

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The festivals at which Roman theatre was performed were called:

a. ludi b. periaktoi c. onkoi d. cothurni e. none of the above

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