Cultural Anthropology A Global Perspective, Scupin - Complete test bank - exam questions – 1
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
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Chap: 1
INTRODUCTION TO_ ANTHROPOLOGY
T/F Qs:
1. Although anthropologists study ‘the’ unique features ‘of’ diverse cultures, they also recognize
‘the’ fundamental similarities among all peoples in ‘the’ world.
2. ‘the’ field ‘of’ anthropology has been divided into four branches: physical anthropology,
archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology or ethnology.
3. Physical anthropologists focus their research in two areas: human evolution and human
variation.
4. Primatology, ‘the’ study ‘of’ non-human primates, is a specialization within physical
anthropology ‘that’ explores human evolution.
5. Archaeologists spend more time digging up garbage than digging up treasure.
6. Linguistic anthropologists are concerned ‘with’ discovering how sites and middens are formed
and what can be learned ‘from’ studying these ancient structures.
7. ‘the’ study ‘of’ life at plantations in ‘the’ southern U.S. would be called "classical archaeology."
8. Archaeology has provided valuable information on alcohol use in contemporary U.S. society.
9. Historical linguistics has provided evidence to_ support an Asian ancestry for Native American
populations.
10. Ethnology, or cultural anthropology, is ‘the’ branch ‘of’ anthropology ‘that’ studies
contemporary societies throughout ‘the’ world in an attempt to_ understand human diversity and discover
similarities.
11. All human cultures have a form ‘of’ "baby talk" ‘that’ adults use when they are speaking ‘with’
small children.
12. An ethnography is a written description ‘of’ a society.
13. ‘the’ holistic approach is used by anthropologists to_ find any missing pieces to_ a scientific
puzzle or problem ‘that’ they are exploring; ‘that’ is, are there any "holes in ‘the’ argument?"
14. Cultural anthropologists, unlike sociologists, do not use statistics to_ analyze social behavior.
15. Anthropology, a scientific discipline, has no relationship ‘with’ history, a humanistic discipline.
16. Because ‘of’ ‘the’ methods they use, anthropologists avoid interpreting their research results
‘from’ a global perspective.
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17. Anthropologists have found ‘that’ culturally constituted knowledge is general, universal, and
genetic.
18. Ethnocentrism is ‘the’ practice ‘of’ judging another society by ‘the’ values and standards ‘of’
one’s own society.
19. Even in ‘the’ 19th century, anthropologists were aware ‘of’ ‘the’ dangers ‘of’ ethnocentric beliefs
and carefully promoted objective interpretations ‘of’ other societies.
20. ‘the’ scientific method is a logical system used to_ evaluate data derived ‘from’ systematic
observation.
21. Inductive reasoning takes general statements and develops specific facts.
22. Applied research in anthropology involves using ‘the’ research methods and findings developed
in basic research to_ solve human problems and fulfill ‘the’ perceived needs ‘of’ various societies.
23. ‘the’ deductive method ‘of’ scientific research begins ‘with’ a general theory ‘from’ which
scientists then develop hypotheses to_ be tested.
24. Anthropological scientific knowledge is absolute, complete, and usually ‘the’ final truth.
25. As a holistic field, anthropology embraces ‘the’ natural and social sciences as well as ‘the’
humanities.
MCQs:
26. One methodology for ‘the’ study ‘of’ extraterrestrial cultures ‘that’ would come ‘from’
anthropology would be:
A. field studies ‘of’ planetary geography and geology
B. participant observation to_ get an "insider's" perspective
C. lab studies ‘of’ comparative anatomy and physiology
D. interpretations ‘of’ alien songs and poetry
27. According to_ ‘the’ author ‘of’ your textbook, ‘the’ major goal(s) ‘of’ anthropology is/are:
A. to_ understand diversities and similarities among human societies, both past and present
B. to_ study differences between distinct races ‘of’ mankind and discover why some are superior
to_ others
C. to_ rescue indigenous cultures ‘from’ extinction
D. to_ explain ‘the’ relationships between ‘the’ actions ‘of’ an individual and ‘the’ behavior ‘of’ a
group
28. ‘the’ four subdisciplines ‘of’ anthropology are:
A. ethnology, classics, physical geography, and geology
B. primatology, ethnohistory, paleontology, and archeology
C. physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology
D. classical anthropology, prehistoric archaeology, evolution, and histrionics
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29. A paleoanthropologist would be most likely to_ study:
A. fossilized human bones ‘of’ early human ancestors
B. prehistoric tools ‘from’ a midden in Costa Rica
C. a primitive tribe in ‘the’ rainforests ‘of’ Zaire
D. archival data ‘from’ church records in Finland
30. ‘the’ evolution ‘of’ human teeth is a subject studied by:
A. archaeologists
B. social anthropologists
C. forensic anthropologists
D. physical anthropologists
31. Physical anthropologists who study variation within and among human populations would be
interested in questions such as:
A. Why do most Africans have dark skin?
B. What did ‘the’ civilizations ‘of’ Egypt and Greece have in common ‘with’ one another?
C. Why are French and Italian similar to_ one another?
D. Are there similarities in marriage customs between Muslims and Jews?
32. ‘the’ study ‘of’ past cultures and lifestyles is ‘the’ goal ‘of’:
A. ethnologists
B. archaeologists
C. forensic anthropologists
D. primatologists
E. anthropological linguists
33. Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following would NOT be considered a specialization within ‘the’ discipline ‘of’
physical anthropology?
A. human anatomy
B. paleopathology
C. primatology
D. phonology
34. ‘the’ material products ‘of’ former societies are known as:
A. artifacts
B. fossils
C. legacies
D. antiquaries
35. Anthropologist Spencer Wells is ‘the’ director ‘of’ ‘the’ Genoraphic Project which:
A. is making significant contributions to_ ‘the’ philosophy ‘of’ archaeology
B. is conducting ethnographic fieldwork among ‘the’ Yanomamö Indians ‘of’ Venezuela
C. is helping to_ illuminate ‘the’ migrations ‘of’ humans throughout ‘the’ world
D. is using computer technology to_ do cross-cultural comparisons
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
,Cultural Anthropology A Global Perspective, Scupin - Complete test bank - exam questions – 2
Chap: 1
INTRODUCTION TO_ ANTHROPOLOGY
T/F Qs:
1. Although anthropologists study ‘the’ unique features ‘of’ diverse cultures, they also recognize
‘the’ fundamental similarities among all peoples in ‘the’ world.
2. ‘the’ field ‘of’ anthropology has been divided into four branches: physical anthropology,
archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology or ethnology.
3. Physical anthropologists focus their research in two areas: human evolution and human
variation.
4. Primatology, ‘the’ study ‘of’ non-human primates, is a specialization within physical
anthropology ‘that’ explores human evolution.
5. Archaeologists spend more time digging up garbage than digging up treasure.
6. Linguistic anthropologists are concerned ‘with’ discovering how sites and middens are formed
and what can be learned ‘from’ studying these ancient structures.
7. ‘the’ study ‘of’ life at plantations in ‘the’ southern U.S. would be called "classical archaeology."
8. Archaeology has provided valuable information on alcohol use in contemporary U.S. society.
9. Historical linguistics has provided evidence to_ support an Asian ancestry for Native American
populations.
10. Ethnology, or cultural anthropology, is ‘the’ branch ‘of’ anthropology ‘that’ studies
contemporary societies throughout ‘the’ world in an attempt to_ understand human diversity and discover
similarities.
11. All human cultures have a form ‘of’ "baby talk" ‘that’ adults use when they are speaking ‘with’
small children.
12. An ethnography is a written description ‘of’ a society.
13. ‘the’ holistic approach is used by anthropologists to_ find any missing pieces to_ a scientific
puzzle or problem ‘that’ they are exploring; ‘that’ is, are there any "holes in ‘the’ argument?"
14. Cultural anthropologists, unlike sociologists, do not use statistics to_ analyze social behavior.
15. Anthropology, a scientific discipline, has no relationship ‘with’ history, a humanistic discipline.
16. Because ‘of’ ‘the’ methods they use, anthropologists avoid interpreting their research results
‘from’ a global perspective.
,Cultural Anthropology A Global Perspective, Scupin - Complete test bank - exam questions – 3
17. Anthropologists have found ‘that’ culturally constituted knowledge is general, universal, and
genetic.
18. Ethnocentrism is ‘the’ practice ‘of’ judging another society by ‘the’ values and standards ‘of’
one’s own society.
19. Even in ‘the’ 19th century, anthropologists were aware ‘of’ ‘the’ dangers ‘of’ ethnocentric beliefs
and carefully promoted objective interpretations ‘of’ other societies.
20. ‘the’ scientific method is a logical system used to_ evaluate data derived ‘from’ systematic
observation.
21. Inductive reasoning takes general statements and develops specific facts.
22. Applied research in anthropology involves using ‘the’ research methods and findings developed
in basic research to_ solve human problems and fulfill ‘the’ perceived needs ‘of’ various societies.
23. ‘the’ deductive method ‘of’ scientific research begins ‘with’ a general theory ‘from’ which
scientists then develop hypotheses to_ be tested.
24. Anthropological scientific knowledge is absolute, complete, and usually ‘the’ final truth.
25. As a holistic field, anthropology embraces ‘the’ natural and social sciences as well as ‘the’
humanities.
MCQs:
26. One methodology for ‘the’ study ‘of’ extraterrestrial cultures ‘that’ would come ‘from’
anthropology would be:
A. field studies ‘of’ planetary geography and geology
B. participant observation to_ get an "insider's" perspective
C. lab studies ‘of’ comparative anatomy and physiology
D. interpretations ‘of’ alien songs and poetry
27. According to_ ‘the’ author ‘of’ your textbook, ‘the’ major goal(s) ‘of’ anthropology is/are:
A. to_ understand diversities and similarities among human societies, both past and present
B. to_ study differences between distinct races ‘of’ mankind and discover why some are superior
to_ others
C. to_ rescue indigenous cultures ‘from’ extinction
D. to_ explain ‘the’ relationships between ‘the’ actions ‘of’ an individual and ‘the’ behavior ‘of’ a
group
28. ‘the’ four subdisciplines ‘of’ anthropology are:
A. ethnology, classics, physical geography, and geology
B. primatology, ethnohistory, paleontology, and archeology
C. physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology
D. classical anthropology, prehistoric archaeology, evolution, and histrionics
, Cultural Anthropology A Global Perspective, Scupin - Complete test bank - exam questions – 4
29. A paleoanthropologist would be most likely to_ study:
A. fossilized human bones ‘of’ early human ancestors
B. prehistoric tools ‘from’ a midden in Costa Rica
C. a primitive tribe in ‘the’ rainforests ‘of’ Zaire
D. archival data ‘from’ church records in Finland
30. ‘the’ evolution ‘of’ human teeth is a subject studied by:
A. archaeologists
B. social anthropologists
C. forensic anthropologists
D. physical anthropologists
31. Physical anthropologists who study variation within and among human populations would be
interested in questions such as:
A. Why do most Africans have dark skin?
B. What did ‘the’ civilizations ‘of’ Egypt and Greece have in common ‘with’ one another?
C. Why are French and Italian similar to_ one another?
D. Are there similarities in marriage customs between Muslims and Jews?
32. ‘the’ study ‘of’ past cultures and lifestyles is ‘the’ goal ‘of’:
A. ethnologists
B. archaeologists
C. forensic anthropologists
D. primatologists
E. anthropological linguists
33. Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following would NOT be considered a specialization within ‘the’ discipline ‘of’
physical anthropology?
A. human anatomy
B. paleopathology
C. primatology
D. phonology
34. ‘the’ material products ‘of’ former societies are known as:
A. artifacts
B. fossils
C. legacies
D. antiquaries
35. Anthropologist Spencer Wells is ‘the’ director ‘of’ ‘the’ Genoraphic Project which:
A. is making significant contributions to_ ‘the’ philosophy ‘of’ archaeology
B. is conducting ethnographic fieldwork among ‘the’ Yanomamö Indians ‘of’ Venezuela
C. is helping to_ illuminate ‘the’ migrations ‘of’ humans throughout ‘the’ world
D. is using computer technology to_ do cross-cultural comparisons
