UMICH: Anthro 101 Exam 3 Chivens
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Bands - CORRECT ANSWER - Small, Kin based group where all members are related.
Tribes - CORRECT ANSWER - larger than band, kin based, but individuals are lead by a
big man. (Often horticulturists)
Chiefdoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Has more people than tribe, however these people
have more access to resources that can lead to one person having more power. This is when the
concept of Office comes into play.
States - CORRECT ANSWER - Not Kin Based, population control, judiciary system, and
taxation of people. Consequences of not kin based include individuals being placed into social
statuses based on wealth and social status.
Foraging - CORRECT ANSWER - cultivating naturally produced foods. No growing of
food but people follow food
Horticulture - CORRECT ANSWER - people who cultivate crops. A sedentary practice
since you must wait for crops to grow
Agriculture - CORRECT ANSWER - similar to horticulture except it is on a much bigger
scale. For example people grow a single crop on a large swath of land
Pastoralism - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a society that follows around a herd of
domesticated animals.
nomadism - CORRECT ANSWER - whole group following around animals
, transhumance - CORRECT ANSWER - some people being sedentary while others move
with the animals
correlates - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to being related to or having a relationship
with something. For example, foraging being related to band societies,
Conflict Resolution (Bands) - CORRECT ANSWER - People fight each other in order to
solve the problem
Conflict Resolution (Chiefs/Leaders) - CORRECT ANSWER - Chiefs and/or Leaders
establish rules to solve conflicts
Ascribed Status - CORRECT ANSWER - Status assigned at Birth cannot be changed.
Achieved Status - CORRECT ANSWER - Status gained from doing well in life
Wealth - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the material assets one has. Determines financial
status
Power - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the ability to exercise one's will over another.
Prestige - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the esteem and respect one has.
Governance - CORRECT ANSWER - The conduct of conduct
Authority - CORRECT ANSWER - the socially accepted use of power within a society
Surveillance - CORRECT ANSWER - Observational control of a public place
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Bands - CORRECT ANSWER - Small, Kin based group where all members are related.
Tribes - CORRECT ANSWER - larger than band, kin based, but individuals are lead by a
big man. (Often horticulturists)
Chiefdoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Has more people than tribe, however these people
have more access to resources that can lead to one person having more power. This is when the
concept of Office comes into play.
States - CORRECT ANSWER - Not Kin Based, population control, judiciary system, and
taxation of people. Consequences of not kin based include individuals being placed into social
statuses based on wealth and social status.
Foraging - CORRECT ANSWER - cultivating naturally produced foods. No growing of
food but people follow food
Horticulture - CORRECT ANSWER - people who cultivate crops. A sedentary practice
since you must wait for crops to grow
Agriculture - CORRECT ANSWER - similar to horticulture except it is on a much bigger
scale. For example people grow a single crop on a large swath of land
Pastoralism - CORRECT ANSWER - This is a society that follows around a herd of
domesticated animals.
nomadism - CORRECT ANSWER - whole group following around animals
, transhumance - CORRECT ANSWER - some people being sedentary while others move
with the animals
correlates - CORRECT ANSWER - This refers to being related to or having a relationship
with something. For example, foraging being related to band societies,
Conflict Resolution (Bands) - CORRECT ANSWER - People fight each other in order to
solve the problem
Conflict Resolution (Chiefs/Leaders) - CORRECT ANSWER - Chiefs and/or Leaders
establish rules to solve conflicts
Ascribed Status - CORRECT ANSWER - Status assigned at Birth cannot be changed.
Achieved Status - CORRECT ANSWER - Status gained from doing well in life
Wealth - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the material assets one has. Determines financial
status
Power - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the ability to exercise one's will over another.
Prestige - CORRECT ANSWER - This is the esteem and respect one has.
Governance - CORRECT ANSWER - The conduct of conduct
Authority - CORRECT ANSWER - the socially accepted use of power within a society
Surveillance - CORRECT ANSWER - Observational control of a public place
