According to Leslie White's theory of the evolution of sociocultural systems, the most highly evolved culture would be one __________
A. using nuclear energy to generate electricity
B. dependent upon animals to pull plows
C. with industries powered by coal and steam
D. based on the use of human labor alone
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is the relationship between the adoption of agriculture and climate change in South America?
a. The presence of serious periodic droughts inhibited the development of agriculture. b. Periodic droughts led to the production of crops that could be stored for future shortages. c. Agriculture was adopted to minimize shortfalls in marine resources due to disruptions during El Niño years. d. The relative stability in climate in South America favored the development of agriculture and domestication. e. Persistent troughs of atmospheric high pressure caused high rainfall patterns supporting agriculture.
By using the designation Homo habilis, what was Louis Leakey not implying?
a. That Homo habilis was more closely related to australopithecines. b. There were at least two hominin lineages present at Olduvai Gorge. c. The Homo lineage was distinct from the australopithecines. d. Members of the group were the early Olduvai toolmakers. e. That Homo habilis was more closely related to modern humans than were the australopiths.
Leadership roles in band societies tend to be very informal
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false