NCA Test 1 Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

NCA Test 1 Study Guide Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Victor Turner, "Symbols" - ANSWER-A multifaceted mnemonic system where each facet corresponds to a specific cluster of norms, beliefs, sentiments, social roles, activities, and relationships within the total cultural system. Chichimecs - ANSWER-Indigenous term applied to all immigrant groups; Mexica (mesheka) is group we will study Original Name of Aztec tribe - ANSWER-The Mexica; Spelling: Tenochtitlan, Meaning: "The rock cactus place" What is Anthropology - ANSWER-The comprehensive science of humankind. Anthropology is the study of the human biological, social, and cultural form and variation in both time and space. (Anthropology seeks to study humankind as biological organisms and as culture-bearing creatures) Tylor's Definition of culture - ANSWER-"That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, laws, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society" (Edward Tylor 1871) What is archaeology? - ANSWER-The study of the human past through material remains. (past= today to millions of yrs ago; explain ancient events and human behavior behind those events) 4 Goals of archaeology - ANSWER-1. To reveal the form(description/classification of physical evidence recovered) 2. The discover function(by analyzing form and interrelationship of recovered evidence, to determine ancient behavior represented by physical remains) 3. To understand cultural process(by using the remains of ancient cultures to explain how/why they changed through time) 4. The derive meaning [from the archaeological record]