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Biological Anthropology: Concepts
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and Connections – 3rd Edition
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Agustín Fuentes
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and Students
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biological Anthropology: Concepts and
UV
Connections – 3rd Edition
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Agustín Fuentes
AP
1. Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
2. Basics of Human Biology
3. Introduction to Genetics and Genomics
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4. Modern Evolutionary Theory
5. Primate Behavioral Ecology
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6. Early Primate Evolution VE
7. Early Hominin Evolution
8. Plio-Pleistocene Hominins and the Genus Homo D?
9. The Rise of Modern Humans
10.Human Biological Diversity in Context
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":
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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.
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. ED
C) biological anthropology, evolutionary anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic
anthropology.
D) cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
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4) Biological anthropology is also called:
A) evolutionary anthropology.
B) forensic anthropology.
C) physical anthropology.
D) primatology.
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
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C) Culture
D) Evolution
Answer: C
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6) ________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A) Ethnography AP
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.
C) animals.
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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.
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D) innovative learning.
Answer: A
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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
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
Biological Anthropology: Concepts
UV
and Connections – 3rd Edition
IA_
AP
PR
TEST BANK O VE
Agustín Fuentes
D?
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
© Agustín Fuentes
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biological Anthropology: Concepts and
UV
Connections – 3rd Edition
IA_
Agustín Fuentes
AP
1. Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
2. Basics of Human Biology
3. Introduction to Genetics and Genomics
PR
4. Modern Evolutionary Theory
5. Primate Behavioral Ecology
O
6. Early Primate Evolution VE
7. Early Hominin Evolution
8. Plio-Pleistocene Hominins and the Genus Homo D?
9. The Rise of Modern Humans
10.Human Biological Diversity in Context
11.The Present and Future of Human Evolution
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections, 3e (Fuentes)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
1) In 1925, the Scopes "Monkey Trial":
UV
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.
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. ED
C) biological anthropology, evolutionary anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic
anthropology.
D) cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
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4) Biological anthropology is also called:
A) evolutionary anthropology.
B) forensic anthropology.
C) physical anthropology.
D) primatology.
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
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C) Culture
D) Evolution
Answer: C
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6) ________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A) Ethnography AP
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.
C) animals.
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D) interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
ED
8) Active participation in the learning process is called:
A) critical thinking.
B) the scientific method.
C) creative learning.
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D) innovative learning.
Answer: A
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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
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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