Introduction to Anthropology
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Which applied field of anthropology studies the process of transfer of the
sense of identity among generations as well as among cultures?
A. developmental anthropology
B. educational anthropology
C. urban anthropology
D. corporate anthropology
✓ ~~> B. educational anthropology
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James is writing a thesis comparing the rituals of the Mayans, Incas, and
Aztecs. What is his specialized field of study?
A. anthropology of art
B. anthropology of religion
C. cognitive anthropology
D. political anthropology
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✓ ~~> B. anthropology of religion
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Which specialized branch of anthropology involves the genetic,
morphological, and behavioral study of non-humans, such as apes, monkeys,
gorillas, gibbons, etc.?
A. primatology
B. paleoanthropology
C. bioarchaeology
D. paleopathology
✓ ~~> A. primatology
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Which branch of anthropology involves excavating prehistoric sites or
studying historic sites to understand early human ways of life?
A. development anthropology
B. archaeology
C. ethnology
D. cultural anthropology
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✓ ~~> B. archaeology
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Which specialized branch of anthropology studies and analyzes the cultural
and social relationships of different people?
A. ethnology
B. medical anthropology
C. economic anthropology
D. cognitive anthropology
✓ ~~> A. ethnology
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Which species of early hominids most likely gave rise to early members of the
genus Homo?
A. Ardipithecus
B. Australopithecus
C. Dryopithecus
D. Orrorin
✓ ~~> B. Australopithecus
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Select the correct answer.
Jamie is excavating a human archaeological site that has the remains of a
fire. Which species of hominid is Jamie probably looking at?
A. Dryopithecus
B. Australopithecus
C. Homo habilis
D. Homo erectus
✓ ~~> D. Homo erectus
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Sequence the hominid species that eventually gave rise to modern humans.
Put the items in the order of when they appeared.
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
Australopithecus
Homo heidelbergensis
✓ ~~> Australopithecus
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Homo habilis
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