It is assumed that archaic Homo also used biodegradable tools, such as wood spears, based on observations made in _________
a. nonhuman primates
b. cave paintings
c. graves
d. written accounts
Correct Answer: a
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A) They are so similar that, until recently, they were classified within a single group. B) They are similar enough that they are both considered hominins. C) The two look similar, but developed their similarities through convergent evolution. D) The two are genetically nearly identical, but their environments make them look quite different.
According to Mauss, why might gifts be the glue that holds societies together?
a. because they create social obligations to give, to receive and to repay (i.e., reciprocity), thus making people interact with one another b. the circulation of presents binds social elites in different nations together, discouraging violence and conflict c. the need to buy expensive gifts encourages people to work harder, financially stimulating the economy d. when people see antiques, they remember a Golden Age in the past, and this reminds them to treat each other in a just and equitable way
What factor predicts male-female bonding among birds and mammals?
A) whether or not a female can simultaneously provide for herself and her babies B) greater female sexuality and higher levels of male competition C) an extended infant dependency period D) a gendered division of labor between food gathering and defending a home territory
The process of making and carrying out public policy according to cultural categories and rules is called the political system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.