The first scientific attempt to classify humans based on biological variation was by
a. Christopher Columbus.
b. the ancient Egyptians.
c. J. F. Blumenbach.
d. C. Linnaeus.
e. Chaka Zulu
D
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The use of anthropological findings, concepts, and methods to accomplish a desired end is
A. applied anthropology. B. economic anthropology. C. conceptual anthropology. D. sociobiology. E. participant observation.
The basic features of law include
a. the illegitimate use of physical coercion. b. allocating official authority to privileged people who are able to use coercion legitimately. c. the total inability to predict the outcome of disputes because each situation is unique. d. the use of both formal and informal means of social control. e. a high incidence of capriciousness and unpredictability.
Currently the evidence suggests that Homo erectus is about equally old in Africa and Asia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If you are interested in studying the role that language plays in shaping culture, you may consult what type of anthropologist?
a. economic b. biomedical c. cultural d. linguistic