Question 1

​In North America, how many of the original indigenous languages are extinct?

Accepted Answer

A) ​150 
B) ​700 
C) ​300 
D) ​75 
A) ​150 
B) ​700 
C) ​300 
D) ​75

Question 2

Ethnolinguistics is part of historical linguistics.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following would best be classified as a symbol?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​scream 
B) ​sneeze 
C) ​handshake 
D) ​tears 
A) ​scream 
B) ​sneeze 
C) ​handshake 
D) ​tears

Question 4

Approximately how many people speak English as a foreign language?​​

Accepted Answer

A) ​200 million 
B) ​372 million 
C) ​973 million 
D) ​1.5 billion 
A) ​200 million 
B) ​372 million 
C) ​973 million 
D) ​1.5 billion

Question 5

Abstract concepts removed from time and place is called _______________ and is unique to human language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abstract concepts removed from time and place...

In North America, how many of the original indigenous languages are extinct?

Ethnolinguistics is part of historical linguistics.

Which of the following would best be classified as a symbol?

Approximately how many people speak English as a foreign language?

Abstract concepts removed from time and place is called _______________ and is unique to human language.

Thinking and Doing Anthropology

Biology Genetics and Evolution

Living Primates

Human Evolution

The Neolithic Revolution the Domestication of Plants and Animals

The Emergence of Cities and States

Modern Human Diversity Race and Racism

The Characteristics of Culture

Social Identity Personality and Gender

Subsistence and Exchange

Sex Marriage and Family

Kinship and Other Forms of Grouping

Politics Power and Violence

Spirituality and Religion

Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology

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Exam 9: Language and Communication

​In North America, how many of the original indigenous languages are extinct?

Ethnolinguistics is part of historical linguistics.​

Which of the following would best be classified as a symbol?​

Approximately how many people speak English as a foreign language?​​

Abstract concepts removed from time and place is called _______________ and is unique to human language.

Thinking and Doing Anthropology

Biology Genetics and Evolution

Living Primates

Human Evolution

The Neolithic Revolution the Domestication of Plants and Animals

The Emergence of Cities and States

Modern Human Diversity Race and Racism

The Characteristics of Culture

Social Identity Personality and Gender

Subsistence and Exchange

Sex Marriage and Family

Kinship and Other Forms of Grouping

Politics Power and Violence

Spirituality and Religion

Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology

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In North America, how many of the original indigenous languages are extinct?

Ethnolinguistics is part of historical linguistics.

Which of the following would best be classified as a symbol?

Approximately how many people speak English as a foreign language?