The first of the many federal acts to protect archaeological sites was the:
a. historic sites act
b. national environmental policy act
c. convention on cultural property
d. antiquities act
d. antiquities act
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Which of these statements about redistribution is true?
a. Redistribution in the form of taxes within modern nations is always done for the public good. b. Unlike in modern societies, in preindustrial societies taxes are always used for the public good. c. Wherever redistribution is practiced, it is sometimes used to enhance the wealth and prestige of some of those in authority. d. Virtually all redistribution practices have an overall negative impact on the general public.
Foraging societies display a lower occurrence frequency of common noninfectious diseases than industrial societies. Explanations for this include all of the following except:
A. differences in diet B. higher life expectancies in industrial societies C. the fact that foraging societies are more in tune with nature D. the fact that foragers are exposed to fewer carcinogens
Identify the general trends in hominoid evolution during the Miocene. List the important hominoid traits that appeared during this epoch.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
a. After the Untouchable revolt of 1973, discrimination based on the caste system was made illegal and discrimination is now uncommon. b. After Indian independence in 1947, discrimination based on the caste system was made illegal; however, discrimination is still common. c. The caste system is still a legal ground for discrimination in India. d. The caste system never played a significant role in politics or social conditions in India.