Which of the following statements about ethnicity is true?

A. Ethnicity is one's identification with a group that shares a common set of beliefs, values, customs, and norms.
B. Americans maintain a clear distinction between ethnicity and race.
C. Ethnicity is based on common biological features.
D. Ethnicity is the politically correct term for race.
E. Ethnicity and race are synonyms.


Answer: A

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How did the process of domestication differ between Mesoamerica and the Fertile Crescent?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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