Which of the following is a true statement?

a. Symbols are found only in religious and social areas of cultural life
b. Symbols form part of every aspect of culture.
c. Symbols are defined by each culture and are not arbitrary.
d. Symbols are always cross-cultural in meaning.


Answer: b. Symbols form part of every aspect of culture.

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Identify which of the following is NOT an Old World monkey characteristic

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Which of the following disciplines would have the greatest overlap with archaeologists researching early toolmaking?

A) geology B) geography C) anatomy D) sociology

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