In archaeology, the validity of a particular interpretation is strengthened by __________

A. the political convictions of the researcher
B. its relevance to current philosophies and concerns
C. confirmation through independent lines of evidence
D. the recognition that bias is present in all scientific research


Answer: C

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An organized group of interdependent people who generally share a common territory, language, and culture and who act together for collective well-being is a _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Why did the earliest writing systems emerge?

A) It was a way to document family histories. B) It was used for record-keeping for goods and transactions. C) It helped reinforce the authority of the rulers at the time. D) It was for use in schools to educate all social classes.

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The degree to which individuals, groups, and categories differ in their access to rewards is referred to as:

a. racism. b. ethnic conflict. c. inequality. d. externalities.

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Traditional evolutionary classifications have used cladistic approaches

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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