The earliest member of our own species are frequently referred to as

a. premodern humans.
b. anatomically modern humans.
c. postmodern humans.
d. prehistoric humans.
e. primitive humans.


a

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A. the rapid increase in stature and other dimensions of the body during puberty B. an increasing acceptance of evolutionary theory as opposed to religious explanations C. an increase in the rate of mutations due to pollution and other man-made environmental changes D. a tendency for succeeding generations to, on the average, mature faster and grow larger

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The study of political processes focuses on:

a. The ways in which different groups within a society use power and authority to achieve goals. b. The written laws used to regulate behavior in complex societies. c. National elections in democratic societies. d. The origin of prehistoric state societies. e. Informal means of social control in pre-state societies.

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Capoeira is a Brazilian art form combining dance, acrobatics, and martial arts

a. True b. False

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All of the following are characteristic field techniques of the ethnographer EXCEPT

A. detailed work with key consultants. B. longitudinal analysis of data sets gathered from state-sponsored statistical agencies. C. in-depth interviewing, often leading to the collection of life histories. D. problem-oriented research. E. direct, firsthand observation of behavior, including participant observation.

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