According to Fish in "Mixed Blood," the American conception of race

a. is based on what body shapes people have.
b. is based on the racial identity of one's parents.
c. ignores the principle of hypo-descent.
d. is based on biological reality.


Correct Answer: b

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Match the following primates with their type of social organization:

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In the Spanish understanding of bullfighting, the matador is:

a. An angry combatant who uses force to vanquish his enemy. b. A male seeking revenge for an insult or infidelity. c. An honorable male: skilled, self-controlled, and calm. d. The passive victim of the forces of nature. e. Demonstrating the principle that violence should always be met with violence.

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How will a Diné person give his/her name when introducing him- or herself?

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