Define the world-system theory, and explain why it is important in anthropology.

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What is meant by the social construction of race? How does this concept differ from race as perceived by the average middle-class American?

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Being arboreal is associated with each of the following except:

a. an expanded food supply. b. ability to live in trees. c. ability to gather food instead of forage only. d. a smaller body size in terms of other mammals. e. ability to continue growing throughout the lifespan.

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Most bands pursue a __________ style of subsistence economy

a. pastoral b. foraging c. horticultural d. agricultural

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Under Sharia law, women found guilty of having sexual relations outside of marriage were sentenced to:

a. wearing a letter on their attire b. exile c. death d. social ostracism

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