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Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections (3rd Edition)
Author: Agustín Fuentes
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
Chapter 2 Basics of Human Biology
Chapter 3 Introduction to Genetics and Genomics
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Chapter 4 Modern Evolutionary Theory
Chapter 5 Primate Behavioral Ecology
Chapter 6 Early Primate Evolution
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Chapter 7 Early Hominin Evolution
Chapter 8 Plio-Pleistocene Hominins and the Genus Homo
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Chapter 9 The Rise of Modern Humans
Chapter 10 Human Biological Diversity in Context
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Chapter 11 The Present and Future of Human Evolution
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
1) In 1925, the Scopes "Monkey Trial":
A) legally established evolution as a valid scientific theory.
B) legally established evolution as a "coexistent theory on the creation of humankind."
C) overturned the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
D) upheld the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
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Answer: D
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2) Which of the following is NOT true about evolution?
A) It is accepted by virtually all scientists in every country of the world.
B) It inherently conflicts with the teachings of Christianity.
C) It is at the heart of anthropology.
D) It is an extremely well supported theory.
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Answer: B
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3) The main subfields of anthropology are:
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A) archaeology, linguistic anthropology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology.
B) architectural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural
anthropology.
C) biological anthropology, evolutionary anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic
anthropology.
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D) cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
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4) Biological anthropology is also called:
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A) evolutionary anthropology.
B) forensic anthropology.
C) physical anthropology.
D) primatology.
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Answer: C
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, 5) ________ is the patterns of behavior we exhibit in our families, relationships, religions, laws,
moral codes, songs, art, business, and everyday interactions.
A) Ethnography
B) Ethnology
C) Culture
D) Evolution
Answer: C
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6) ________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A) Ethnography
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B) Ethnology
C) Anthropology
D) Holistic anthropology
Answer: B
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7) Ecology is the study of:
A) fossils over a significant geological time period.
B) climatological influences on evolution.
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C) animals.
D) interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
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8) Active participation in the learning process is called:
A) critical thinking.
B) the scientific method.
C) creative learning.
D) innovative learning.
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Answer: A
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9) Philosophical inquiries and religious doctrines are examples of:
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A) holistic modes of investigation.
B) comparative methods of investigation.
C) scientific methods of investigation.
D) nonscientific modes of investigation.
Answer: D
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Biological Anthropology: Concepts and
Connections
Agustín Fuentes
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3rd Edition
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IA
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LIB
GE
N?
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections (3rd Edition)
Author: Agustín Fuentes
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
Chapter 2 Basics of Human Biology
Chapter 3 Introduction to Genetics and Genomics
UV
Chapter 4 Modern Evolutionary Theory
Chapter 5 Primate Behavioral Ecology
Chapter 6 Early Primate Evolution
IA
Chapter 7 Early Hominin Evolution
Chapter 8 Plio-Pleistocene Hominins and the Genus Homo
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Chapter 9 The Rise of Modern Humans
Chapter 10 Human Biological Diversity in Context
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Chapter 11 The Present and Future of Human Evolution
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, Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections, 3e (Fuentes)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
1) In 1925, the Scopes "Monkey Trial":
A) legally established evolution as a valid scientific theory.
B) legally established evolution as a "coexistent theory on the creation of humankind."
C) overturned the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
D) upheld the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
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Answer: D
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2) Which of the following is NOT true about evolution?
A) It is accepted by virtually all scientists in every country of the world.
B) It inherently conflicts with the teachings of Christianity.
C) It is at the heart of anthropology.
D) It is an extremely well supported theory.
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Answer: B
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3) The main subfields of anthropology are:
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A) archaeology, linguistic anthropology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology.
B) architectural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural
anthropology.
C) biological anthropology, evolutionary anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic
anthropology.
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D) cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
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4) Biological anthropology is also called:
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A) evolutionary anthropology.
B) forensic anthropology.
C) physical anthropology.
D) primatology.
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Answer: C
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
, 5) ________ is the patterns of behavior we exhibit in our families, relationships, religions, laws,
moral codes, songs, art, business, and everyday interactions.
A) Ethnography
B) Ethnology
C) Culture
D) Evolution
Answer: C
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6) ________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A) Ethnography
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B) Ethnology
C) Anthropology
D) Holistic anthropology
Answer: B
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7) Ecology is the study of:
A) fossils over a significant geological time period.
B) climatological influences on evolution.
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C) animals.
D) interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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8) Active participation in the learning process is called:
A) critical thinking.
B) the scientific method.
C) creative learning.
D) innovative learning.
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Answer: A
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
9) Philosophical inquiries and religious doctrines are examples of:
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A) holistic modes of investigation.
B) comparative methods of investigation.
C) scientific methods of investigation.
D) nonscientific modes of investigation.
Answer: D
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
