Question 1

Describe an uncentralized political system. Give at least six characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Characteristics include subsistence economy, small population, kin-centered, leaders with no real power, decision-making done collectively, egalitarian, shared power, high levels of individual freedom, etc.?

Question 2

_______________ is when there is massive culture change after intensive firsthand contact.

Accepted Answer

Acculturation

Question 3

What were the primary duties of the Igbo omu?

Accepted Answer

The primary duties were to establish rules and regulations for the community market and hear cases involving women brought to them from throughout the area.

Question 4

What is the difference between the state and the nation?

Accepted Answer

The state is a centralized pol

Question 5

How long has warfare been a problem for human societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  at least since 10,000 years ago 
B)  at least since 15,000 years ago 
C)  at least since 5,000 years ago 
D)  at least since 2,000 years ago 
A)  at least since 10,000 years ago 
B)  at least since 15,000 years ago 
C)  at least since 5,000 years ago 
D)  at least since 2,000 years ago

Question 6

How do tribal leaders customarily enforce their authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  through shaming and gossip 
B)  through fines and taxes 
C)  through military action 
D)  through banishment 
A)  through shaming and gossip 
B)  through fines and taxes 
C)  through military action 
D)  through banishment

Question 7

An individual's status within a chiefdom is determined to the greatest extent by:

Accepted Answer

A)  where they live in relationship to the paramount chief 
B)  the amount of resources available for the group as a whole 
C)  closeness of their relationship with the chief 
D)  the individual's skills and accomplishments 
A)  where they live in relationship to the paramount chief 
B)  the amount of resources available for the group as a whole 
C)  closeness of their relationship with the chief 
D)  the individual's skills and accomplishments

Question 8

In the past, Igbo women managed their own affairs, both politically and socially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is unique about the Kpelle chiefdoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  the paramount chiefs tax their citizens to generate revenue 
B)  the paramount chiefs do not represent the people 
C)  the paramount chiefs receive a salary from the state government 
D)  the chiefs are paramount and each rules a separate country 
A)  the paramount chiefs tax their citizens to generate revenue 
B)  the paramount chiefs do not represent the people 
C)  the paramount chiefs receive a salary from the state government 
D)  the chiefs are paramount and each rules a separate country

Question 10

Among the _______________, only women could nominate men to high offices on the great council.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the _______________, only women could nominate...

Question 11

The Chinese attempt to annihilate Tibetan identity is a form of _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Chinese attempt to annihilate Tibetan identity...

Question 12

Over the past 200 years, warfare has:

Accepted Answer

A)  involved the destruction of property 
B)  been associated with religious strife 
C)  intensified 
D)  decreased 
A)  involved the destruction of property 
B)  been associated with religious strife 
C)  intensified 
D)  decreased

Question 13

States first emerged around 7,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the two ways that disputes can be settled among two parties.

Accepted Answer

In adjudication, there is mediation in w

Question 15

In return for greater security against enemy attacks or starvation, people in tribal societies sacrifice:

Accepted Answer

A)  all political autonomy 
B)  a percentage of their resources in taxes 
C)  kinship ties 
D)  household autonomy 
A)  all political autonomy 
B)  a percentage of their resources in taxes 
C)  kinship ties 
D)  household autonomy

Question 16

States are an unstable form of political organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What did Darwin believe to be the primary purpose of horns and vibrant plumage for male members of a species?

Accepted Answer

A)  to draw attention to males and away from females for defense 
B)  to serve for group defense purposes 
C)  to distract females from male dominance 
D)  to aid in the competition for a mate 
A)  to draw attention to males and away from females for defense 
B)  to serve for group defense purposes 
C)  to distract females from male dominance 
D)  to aid in the competition for a mate

Question 18

A _______________ society is one which has within its borders people of more than one nation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ society is one which has...

Question 19

What is the primary reason for lower incidences of warfare among food foragers?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequent mobility 
B)  little occupational specialization 
C)  significant role of the family lineage 
D)  small amounts of food surplus 
A)  frequent mobility 
B)  little occupational specialization 
C)  significant role of the family lineage 
D)  small amounts of food surplus

Question 20

Which is likely to be the oldest form of political organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  chiefdom 
B)  band 
C)  tribe 
D)  state 
A)  chiefdom 
B)  band 
C)  tribe 
D)  state

Describe an uncentralized political system. Give at least six characteristics.

_______________ is when there is massive culture change after intensive firsthand contact.

What were the primary duties of the Igbo omu?

What is the difference between the state and the nation?

How long has warfare been a problem for human societies?

How do tribal leaders customarily enforce their authority?

An individual's status within a chiefdom is determined to the greatest extent by:

In the past, Igbo women managed their own affairs, both politically and socially.

What is unique about the Kpelle chiefdoms?

Among the _______________, only women could nominate men to high offices on the great council.

The Chinese attempt to annihilate Tibetan identity is a form of _______________.

Over the past 200 years, warfare has:

States first emerged around 7,000 years ago.

Describe the two ways that disputes can be settled among two parties.

In return for greater security against enemy attacks or starvation, people in tribal societies sacrifice:

States are an unstable form of political organization.

What did Darwin believe to be the primary purpose of horns and vibrant plumage for male members of a species?

A _______________ society is one which has within its borders people of more than one nation.

What is the primary reason for lower incidences of warfare among food foragers?

Which is likely to be the oldest form of political organization?

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Describe an uncentralized political system. Give at least six characteristics.

_______________ is when there is massive culture change after intensive firsthand contact.

What were the primary duties of the Igbo omu?

What is the difference between the state and the nation?

How long has warfare been a problem for human societies?

How do tribal leaders customarily enforce their authority?

An individual's status within a chiefdom is determined to the greatest extent by:

In the past, Igbo women managed their own affairs, both politically and socially.

What is unique about the Kpelle chiefdoms?

Among the _______________, only women could nominate men to high offices on the great council.

The Chinese attempt to annihilate Tibetan identity is a form of _______________.

Over the past 200 years, warfare has:

States first emerged around 7,000 years ago.

Describe the two ways that disputes can be settled among two parties.

In return for greater security against enemy attacks or starvation, people in tribal societies sacrifice:

States are an unstable form of political organization.

What did Darwin believe to be the primary purpose of horns and vibrant plumage for male members of a species?

A _______________ society is one which has within its borders people of more than one nation.

What is the primary reason for lower incidences of warfare among food foragers?

Which is likely to be the oldest form of political organization?

The Essence of Anthropology

Biology 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

Language and Communication

Social Identity, Personality, and Gender

Subsistence and Exchange

Sex, Marriage, and Family

Kinship and Other Methods of Grouping

Spirituality, Religion, and the Supernatural

Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology

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