Question 1

A stable society does not necessarily mean a static one.Providing examples,explain why this statement is true.

Accepted Answer

A stable society is one that is able to maintain order, security, and functioning institutions over time. However, this does not mean that the society is static or unchanging. In fact, many stable societies are able to adapt and evolve in response to changing circumstances, which is essential for their continued stability.

One example of this is the United States. Despite being a stable society with a long-standing government and institutions, the country has undergone significant changes over time. For example, the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s led to major changes in laws and attitudes towards race and equality. Similarly, the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 represented a significant shift in societal norms and values. These changes did not destabilize the country, but rather demonstrated its ability to adapt and progress while maintaining stability.

Another example is Japan. Despite being known for its traditional culture and values, Japan has also been able to adapt and modernize in response to economic and social changes. The country has embraced technological advancements, shifted its economic focus, and made changes to its immigration policies in order to address labor shortages. These changes have allowed Japan to maintain stability while also evolving to meet new challenges.

In both of these examples, stability does not mean stagnation. Instead, it means the ability to maintain order and functioning institutions while also being able to adapt and change in response to new circumstances. This is why a stable society does not necessarily mean a static one.

Question 2

Compare the relative contribution of males and females to the diet of food foragers.

Accepted Answer

The relative contribution of males and females to the diet of food foragers can vary depending on the specific cultural and environmental context. In some societies, men may be responsible for hunting and providing meat, while women gather plant-based foods. In other societies, both men and women may participate in hunting and gathering activities, with their contributions to the diet being more balanced. Additionally, the relative contribution of males and females to the diet may also be influenced by factors such as resource availability, social norms, and division of labor within the community. Overall, the relative contribution of males and females to the diet of food foragers is complex and can vary widely across different societies.

Question 3

According to "Surviving in the Andes," Aymara Indians adapted to high altitude by having approximately__________________% of greater pulmonary diffusing capacity through their expanded heart and lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40 D

Question 4

Plows are a particular tool associated with agricultural societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the differences between horticultural societies and those which use agriculture to sustain their society.

Accepted Answer

Horticultural societies and agricultural

Question 6

The transition from food foraging to food production first took place about__________________years ago in__________________.

Accepted Answer

A) 15,000;Nile River region 
B) 5,000;Tigris Euphrates area 
C) 10,000;Southwest Asia 
D) 7,000;the Highlands of Mesoamerica 
E) 3,000;Yangtze River Valley 
A) 15,000;Nile River region 
B) 5,000;Tigris Euphrates area 
C) 10,000;Southwest Asia 
D) 7,000;the Highlands of Mesoamerica 
E) 3,000;Yangtze River Valley

Question 7

Who is Ann Kendall,and what is the significance of her research?

Accepted Answer

Ann Kendall is a renowned researcher in

Question 8

If a group is well adapted to its environment,it will never change as long as conditions remain the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The cultivation of crops using hand tools such as digging sticks or hoes is a type of farming called:

Accepted Answer

A) agriculture. 
B) slash-and-burn. 
C) horticulture. 
D) low-tech farming. 
E) pastoralism. 
A) agriculture. 
B) slash-and-burn. 
C) horticulture. 
D) low-tech farming. 
E) pastoralism.

Question 10

Compare and contrast the food-foraging society with that of the food-producing society.

Accepted Answer

The food-foraging society and the food-p

Question 11

A society in which human labor,hand tools,and animal power are largely replaced by machines,with an economy primarily based in big factories,is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) foraging society. 
B) horticultural society. 
C) pastoral society. 
D) agricultural society. 
E) industrial society. 
A) foraging society. 
B) horticultural society. 
C) pastoral society. 
D) agricultural society. 
E) industrial society.

Question 12

Unlike agriculturalists,horticulturalists always produce a small surplus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In what country do we find the Mekranoti?

Accepted Answer

A) Paraguay 
B) Brazil 
C) Venezuela 
D) Colombia 
E) Thailand 
A) Paraguay 
B) Brazil 
C) Venezuela 
D) Colombia 
E) Thailand

Question 14

The Aymara Indians,who live in the mountains of Bolivia,have become biologically adapted to their environment by being:

Accepted Answer

A) short legged and barrel chested and surviving on lower oxygen content. 
B) long legged and extremely thin in comparison to the rest of the nation. 
C) short legged and very narrow chested and surviving on higher oxygen content. 
D) excellent climbers with an extraordinary sense of balance. 
E) long legged and stocky chested because of enlarged heart and lungs. 
A) short legged and barrel chested and surviving on lower oxygen content. 
B) long legged and extremely thin in comparison to the rest of the nation. 
C) short legged and very narrow chested and surviving on higher oxygen content. 
D) excellent climbers with an extraordinary sense of balance. 
E) long legged and stocky chested because of enlarged heart and lungs.

Question 15

The development of similar cultural adaptations to similar environmental conditions by people whose ancestry was otherwise distinct is called parallel evolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Peasants typically have too little land to break the cycle of poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The process of adaptation establishes a continually changing balance between the needs of the population and the potential of its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the most significant characteristics of the food-producing way of life was the development of:

Accepted Answer

A) permanent settlements. 
B) mobile populations. 
C) skillful hunters. 
D) lower population. 
E) increased egalitarianism. 
A) permanent settlements. 
B) mobile populations. 
C) skillful hunters. 
D) lower population. 
E) increased egalitarianism.

Question 19

What are the primary characteristics of crop-producing societies?

Accepted Answer

Crop-producing societies, also known as

Question 20

The extensive form of horticulture in which the natural vegetation is cut,the slash is subsequently burned,and crops then planted among the ashes is known as slash-and-burn cultivation.It is also called:

Accepted Answer

A) intensive agriculture. 
B) complex farming. 
C) simple agronomy. 
D) swidden farming. 
E) extensive cultivation. 
A) intensive agriculture. 
B) complex farming. 
C) simple agronomy. 
D) swidden farming. 
E) extensive cultivation.

Exam 17: Patterns of Subsistence

A stable society does not necessarily mean a static one.Providing examples,explain why this statement is true.

Compare the relative contribution of males and females to the diet of food foragers.

According to "Surviving in the Andes," Aymara Indians adapted to high altitude by having approximately__________________% of greater pulmonary diffusing capacity through their expanded heart and lungs.

Plows are a particular tool associated with agricultural societies.

Explain the differences between horticultural societies and those which use agriculture to sustain their society.

The transition from food foraging to food production first took place about__________________years ago in__________________.

Who is Ann Kendall,and what is the significance of her research?

If a group is well adapted to its environment,it will never change as long as conditions remain the same.

The cultivation of crops using hand tools such as digging sticks or hoes is a type of farming called:

Compare and contrast the food-foraging society with that of the food-producing society.

A society in which human labor,hand tools,and animal power are largely replaced by machines,with an economy primarily based in big factories,is called a(n):

Unlike agriculturalists,horticulturalists always produce a small surplus.

In what country do we find the Mekranoti?

The Aymara Indians,who live in the mountains of Bolivia,have become biologically adapted to their environment by being:

The development of similar cultural adaptations to similar environmental conditions by people whose ancestry was otherwise distinct is called parallel evolution.

Peasants typically have too little land to break the cycle of poverty.

The process of adaptation establishes a continually changing balance between the needs of the population and the potential of its environment.

One of the most significant characteristics of the food-producing way of life was the development of:

What are the primary characteristics of crop-producing societies?

The extensive form of horticulture in which the natural vegetation is cut,the slash is subsequently burned,and crops then planted among the ashes is known as slash-and-burn cultivation.It is also called:

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