Which of the following best describes a small, loosely organized groups of people held together by informal means?
a. bands
b. tribes
c. chiefdoms
d. states
a
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a. Anthropologists had a duty to reform their own practices. b. The purpose of anthropology was ultimately to create a better world. c. Anthropologists should fight against bureaucratic corruption. d. Anthropologists should focus their attention on enforcing codes of inductive reasoning in science. e. Anthropologists should always support the notion that all cultures are equally worthy of respect.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The Inuit of the Arctic region:
a. hunt reindeer, but not seals because they believe the latter are sacred. b. seldom have an adequate protein supply. c. rely heavily on horticulture. d. rely on modern technology to aid in their food collecting strategies. e. hunt both reindeer and seals, but not whales.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false