Chapter 1
Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory Multiple Choice 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.
Answer: D
See page 13.
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 very heart of anthropology .
D.It is an extremely well supported theory .
Answer: B
See page 15.
3.The main subfields of anthropology are
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.
D.cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
See page 15.
4.Biological anthropology is also called
A.evolutionary anthropology.
B.forensic anthropology.
C.physical anthropology.
D.primatology.
Answer: C
See page 15.Biological Anthropology Concepts and Connections 2e Agustin Fuentes (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 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
See page 15.
6._____________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A. Ethnography
B. Ethnology
C. Anthropology
D. Holistic anthropology
Answer: B
See page 15.
7.Ecology is the study of
A.fossils over a significant geological time period.
B.climatological influences on evolution.
C.animals.
D.the interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
See page 16.
8.Active participation in the learning process is called
A.critical thinking.
B.the scientific method.
C.creative learning.
D.innovative learning.
Answer: A
See page 17.
9.Philosophical inquiries and religious doctrines are examples of
A. holistic modes of investigation.
B. comparative methods of investigation.
C. scientific methods of investigation.
D. nonscientific modes of investigation.
Answer: D
See page 18. 10.The scientific method
A. prevents biases resulting from personal and cultural factors.
B. is influenced by personal and cultural factors.
C. reduces potential effects of personal and cultural factors through repetitive experimentation.
D. None of the above.
Answer: B
See page 19.
11.Evolution is
A.factual.
B.theoretical.
C.both factual and theoretical.
D.neither factual nor theoretical.
Answer: C
See page 22.
12. _____________ was the first to clearly lay out a theory of evolution.
A.Charles Darwin
B.Erasmus Darwin
C.Lamarck
D.Cuvier
Answer: C
See page 29.
13. _____________ is the system of naming and classifying organisms.
A.Binomial nomenclature
B.Zoonomia
C.Taxonomy
D. Genus, species
Answer: C
See page 26.
14. _____________ is the study of a specific culture.
A.Ethnography
B.Ethnology
C.Anthropology
D.Holistic anthropology
Answer: A
See page 15. 15. The study of the rock and soil layers of the earth is called
A.stratigraphy.
B.geology.
C.strata chronology.
D.mineralogical anthropology.
Answer: A
See page 26.
16. The idea that the earth revolves around the sun is called
A.ethnocentric theory.
B.heliocentric theory.
C.contracentric theory.
D.elliptocentric theory.
Answer: B
See page 25.
17. Which of the following is NOT true about the Greek and Roman philosophers’ ideas on
“essentialism”?
A.It provided an explanation for variations in different forms of an organism.
B.It dictated that each organism has a true, ideal form.
C.It dictated that no organism has a true, ideal form.
D.It dictated that representatives of an organism have slight deviations.
Answer: C
See page 23.
18. The Greek scala naturae , or great chain of being
A.was the belief that all forms of life evolved from one ‘link.’
B.was the core idea from which Darwin developed his notion of natural selection.
C.ranked all forms of life on the planet from most important to least important.
D.was the belief in the fixity of nature.
Answer: C
See page 23.
19. The test portion of scientific methodology is designed to
A.prove that a hypothesis is right.
B.prove that a hypothesis is wrong.
C.prove that a hypothesis is either right or wrong.
D.see which variables really need to be tested.
Answer: B
See page 18.
Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory Multiple Choice 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.
Answer: D
See page 13.
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 very heart of anthropology .
D.It is an extremely well supported theory .
Answer: B
See page 15.
3.The main subfields of anthropology are
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.
D.cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
See page 15.
4.Biological anthropology is also called
A.evolutionary anthropology.
B.forensic anthropology.
C.physical anthropology.
D.primatology.
Answer: C
See page 15.Biological Anthropology Concepts and Connections 2e Agustin Fuentes (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 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
See page 15.
6._____________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A. Ethnography
B. Ethnology
C. Anthropology
D. Holistic anthropology
Answer: B
See page 15.
7.Ecology is the study of
A.fossils over a significant geological time period.
B.climatological influences on evolution.
C.animals.
D.the interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
See page 16.
8.Active participation in the learning process is called
A.critical thinking.
B.the scientific method.
C.creative learning.
D.innovative learning.
Answer: A
See page 17.
9.Philosophical inquiries and religious doctrines are examples of
A. holistic modes of investigation.
B. comparative methods of investigation.
C. scientific methods of investigation.
D. nonscientific modes of investigation.
Answer: D
See page 18. 10.The scientific method
A. prevents biases resulting from personal and cultural factors.
B. is influenced by personal and cultural factors.
C. reduces potential effects of personal and cultural factors through repetitive experimentation.
D. None of the above.
Answer: B
See page 19.
11.Evolution is
A.factual.
B.theoretical.
C.both factual and theoretical.
D.neither factual nor theoretical.
Answer: C
See page 22.
12. _____________ was the first to clearly lay out a theory of evolution.
A.Charles Darwin
B.Erasmus Darwin
C.Lamarck
D.Cuvier
Answer: C
See page 29.
13. _____________ is the system of naming and classifying organisms.
A.Binomial nomenclature
B.Zoonomia
C.Taxonomy
D. Genus, species
Answer: C
See page 26.
14. _____________ is the study of a specific culture.
A.Ethnography
B.Ethnology
C.Anthropology
D.Holistic anthropology
Answer: A
See page 15. 15. The study of the rock and soil layers of the earth is called
A.stratigraphy.
B.geology.
C.strata chronology.
D.mineralogical anthropology.
Answer: A
See page 26.
16. The idea that the earth revolves around the sun is called
A.ethnocentric theory.
B.heliocentric theory.
C.contracentric theory.
D.elliptocentric theory.
Answer: B
See page 25.
17. Which of the following is NOT true about the Greek and Roman philosophers’ ideas on
“essentialism”?
A.It provided an explanation for variations in different forms of an organism.
B.It dictated that each organism has a true, ideal form.
C.It dictated that no organism has a true, ideal form.
D.It dictated that representatives of an organism have slight deviations.
Answer: C
See page 23.
18. The Greek scala naturae , or great chain of being
A.was the belief that all forms of life evolved from one ‘link.’
B.was the core idea from which Darwin developed his notion of natural selection.
C.ranked all forms of life on the planet from most important to least important.
D.was the belief in the fixity of nature.
Answer: C
See page 23.
19. The test portion of scientific methodology is designed to
A.prove that a hypothesis is right.
B.prove that a hypothesis is wrong.
C.prove that a hypothesis is either right or wrong.
D.see which variables really need to be tested.
Answer: B
See page 18.
