Archaeologists understand culture as __________

A. the remnants of material objects found during an excavation
B. the thoughts and ideas shared by a group of people
C. the material and nonmaterial products of a people's shared way of life
D. the art, poetry, and music of a classical society


Answer: C

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a. True b. False

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Refer to the figure below. If 80 units of sunglasses are produced, the marginal benefit to society is ________ than the marginal cost and sunglasses are ________.



A) less; overproduced
B) greater; underproduced
C) greater; overproduced
D) less; underproduced

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All of the following are associated with plant domestication except:

a. loss of delayed seed germination b. reduction in distasteful chemical compounds c. reduction and loss of protective husks d. a more fragile stem and seeds that shatter easily from the stalk

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All of the following are functions (or consequences) associated with bridewealth EXCEPT _____

a. legalizing marriage b. legitimating children c. creating bonds between relatives d. maintaining equitable distribution in society e. increasing divorce rates

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