A spreading caliper is used to measure the width and breadth of the head. Such an activity is part of the field of:

A. ontogeny
B. phylogeny
C. anthropometry
D. psychology


C. anthropometry

Anthropology & Archaeology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What could explain the trend toward smaller blades during the Upper Paleolithic?

A) Toolmakers gained esteem by making tiny, delicate items. B) Small blades were made to be disposable. C) The small blade technique was a more efficient use of flint. D) Small blades are more deadly than big ones.

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Which of the following are Na men very unlikely to do?

a. Invite a lover to visit them in their homes. b. Ride in motorized vehicles. c. Have sex before they are 30. d. Engage in agriculture. e. Join the army.

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Project Camelot was a military exercise devised by academic anthropologists to help understand the Soviet Union during the Cold War

a. True b. False

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