Anthropology 101 2002 CSN Essentials of
Cultural Anthropology Chapter 1 Questions
with Complete Solutions
Anthropology is global in scope and covers a wide range of topics. Using ethnographic fieldwork
strategies, anthropologists seek to understand human diversity. Identify whether or not these topics
are studied in depth by cultural anthropologists in order to better understand human society and
culture. - Correct Answer Studied by Cultural Anthropologists
global interconnectedness
human agency
structures of power
Not Studied by Cultural Anthropologists
tribal isolation
Match the four fields of anthropology to the correct definitions. - Correct Answer study of human
language, past and present
linguistic anthropology
study of people's everyday lives and their communities, rituals, and institutions
cultural anthropology
study of humans from a biological perspective
physical anthropology
analysis of the human past through the excavation and study of artifacts
archaeology
Human activity is affecting the planet in enormous ways. For example, the burning of fossil fuels
increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which sets off a chain reaction of
events. Fill in the following flowchart starting with the direct effect of the increase of greenhouse
gases and ending with the impact on people around the world. - Correct Answer increasing
temperatures
melting glaciers
rising sea levels
, more environmental refugees
Identify whether or not the following statements describe anthropology. - Correct Answer Describes
Anthropology
Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century colonialism gave rise to the discipline.
Anthropology is the study of past and present human diversity and the application of that
knowledge.
Does Not Describe Anthropology
Anthropology reinforces ethnocentrism.
All anthropologists work in academic institutions.
Globalization is characterized by several important key dynamics. Match the key dynamic to the
correct definition. - Correct Answer the effects that communication and transportation technologies
have on the way we think about time and space
time-space compression
strategies that corporations use to accrue profit
flexible accumulation
the unequal distribution of the benefits of globalization
uneven development
accelerated movement of people within and between countries
increasing migration
Globalization affects even small communities around the world and sparks a number of different
responses from local residents. Identify whether or not these statements describe how local
communities are dealing with globalization. - Correct Answer Describes Local Community Responses
Cultural Anthropology Chapter 1 Questions
with Complete Solutions
Anthropology is global in scope and covers a wide range of topics. Using ethnographic fieldwork
strategies, anthropologists seek to understand human diversity. Identify whether or not these topics
are studied in depth by cultural anthropologists in order to better understand human society and
culture. - Correct Answer Studied by Cultural Anthropologists
global interconnectedness
human agency
structures of power
Not Studied by Cultural Anthropologists
tribal isolation
Match the four fields of anthropology to the correct definitions. - Correct Answer study of human
language, past and present
linguistic anthropology
study of people's everyday lives and their communities, rituals, and institutions
cultural anthropology
study of humans from a biological perspective
physical anthropology
analysis of the human past through the excavation and study of artifacts
archaeology
Human activity is affecting the planet in enormous ways. For example, the burning of fossil fuels
increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which sets off a chain reaction of
events. Fill in the following flowchart starting with the direct effect of the increase of greenhouse
gases and ending with the impact on people around the world. - Correct Answer increasing
temperatures
melting glaciers
rising sea levels
, more environmental refugees
Identify whether or not the following statements describe anthropology. - Correct Answer Describes
Anthropology
Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century colonialism gave rise to the discipline.
Anthropology is the study of past and present human diversity and the application of that
knowledge.
Does Not Describe Anthropology
Anthropology reinforces ethnocentrism.
All anthropologists work in academic institutions.
Globalization is characterized by several important key dynamics. Match the key dynamic to the
correct definition. - Correct Answer the effects that communication and transportation technologies
have on the way we think about time and space
time-space compression
strategies that corporations use to accrue profit
flexible accumulation
the unequal distribution of the benefits of globalization
uneven development
accelerated movement of people within and between countries
increasing migration
Globalization affects even small communities around the world and sparks a number of different
responses from local residents. Identify whether or not these statements describe how local
communities are dealing with globalization. - Correct Answer Describes Local Community Responses
