In Biblical times, chariots and carts were widespread in the Middle East, but by the 6th century, the old Roman roads had deteriorated so much that wheeled vehicles were replaced by camels. This illustrates that the processes of change is sometimes due to cultural loss.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True.
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Some anthropologists are critical of development because they do not believe that people should buy into the practices of governments and other agencies behind development programs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which metal was most commonly used in making European weapons during the colonial era?
a. Stone b. ?Steel c. ?Bronze d. ?Silver
According to Lee and Biesele, in order to survive today, the Ju/'Hoansi Kung will have to
a. specialize in the manufacture of trade goods for tourists. b. take jobs in nearby cities in order to earn cash. c. form borehole syndicates and stake out ranches to protect their foraging areas. d. open reproductions of traditional foraging camps in order to attract tourists.
In contrast with historical linguistics, descriptive linguistics _______________.
A. attempts to explain the features of a particular language at one time in its history B. attempts to construct a language’s historical development C. investigates relationships between earlier and later forms of the same language D. attempts to date the divergence of two languages from a common protolanguage using glottochronology