Chat with AIExam 12: Understanding Change
Direct contact between two groups or societies that leads to an exchange of cultural features while each group remains distinct is called ________.
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What are the limits to using evolutionary archaeology in studying change in an ancient group of people?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotEvolutionary archaeology can be a valuable tool for studying change in ancient groups of people, but it also has its limitations. One limitation is the availability and quality of archaeological evidence. In some cases, the archaeological record may be incomplete or ambiguous, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about the evolutionary processes at work in a particular ancient group.
Another limitation is the potential for bias in interpreting the archaeological evidence. Researchers may bring their own preconceptions and assumptions to their analysis, which can influence their interpretations of the data. This can lead to a skewed understanding of the evolutionary processes at work in the ancient group.
Additionally, evolutionary archaeology relies on making inferences about past behavior and social structures based on material remains. While this can provide valuable insights, it also means that there is a degree of uncertainty in our understanding of ancient groups and their evolutionary trajectories.
Finally, evolutionary archaeology may struggle to account for the full complexity of human behavior and social change. Human societies are dynamic and multifaceted, and it can be challenging to capture this complexity through the lens of evolutionary archaeology alone.
In conclusion, while evolutionary archaeology can provide valuable insights into the processes of change in ancient groups of people, it is important to recognize its limitations. Researchers must approach their work with caution, acknowledging the potential biases and uncertainties inherent in studying ancient societies through the archaeological record.
The study of how languages developed, where they may have originated, and when they moved is called ________.
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One of the most extensive trade networks in the ancient world was that of the Silk Road between the Middle East and what is now ________.
(39) Archaeologists found evidence that Paleoindian culture first existed in South America about ________ years ago.
(44) How do archaeologists use systems theory to study change in a society?
(36) The breaking up of a population into smaller groups that then disperse without replacing the existing population is called ________.
(37) The presence of pyramids in both the Old and New Worlds is an example of ________.
(40) A new ethnic group entering an area brings the following except for ________.
(41) Describe the different outcomes that are possible when two cultures come into contact.
(29) Archaeological evidence from the battle at Little Bighorn in 1876 revealed that U.S. forces under the command of Lt. Col. George A. Custer did all except for which of the following?
(40) When groups in direct contact are disproportionate in size or are very different culturally, the ________ tends to prevail.
(36) Colin Renfrew has argued that Indo-European languages originated 8,000 years in a region that is now _________.
(45) The organized and sanctioned conflict between two societies is called ________.
(33) When new materials, technologies, or ideas are traded between cultures it is called ________.
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