Question 1

Which is not true about paleoanthropology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the study of human evolution. 
B)  It includes the fossils of ancient reptiles and amphibians. 
C)  Its goal is to identify the various human ancestors. 
D)  It attempts to gain insights into human adaptation and behavior. 
E)  It is a valid way to conduct anthropology. 
A)  It is the study of human evolution. 
B)  It includes the fossils of ancient reptiles and amphibians. 
C)  Its goal is to identify the various human ancestors. 
D)  It attempts to gain insights into human adaptation and behavior. 
E)  It is a valid way to conduct anthropology.

Question 2

In a biological sense, what is adaptation?

Accepted Answer

In a biological sense, adaptation refers

Question 3

Explain what "the anthropological perspective" means.

Accepted Answer

The anthropological perspective refers t

Question 4

What are three major subfields of anthropology? Describe each in terms of their subject matter.

Accepted Answer

The three major subfields of anthropolog

Question 5

The order Primates includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  monkeys 
B)  prosimians 
C)  humans 
D)  tarsiers 
E)  marsupials 
A)  monkeys 
B)  prosimians 
C)  humans 
D)  tarsiers 
E)  marsupials

Question 6

____________ is the study of anatomical and behavior human evolution as evidenced by the fossil record.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paleoanthropology 
B)  Osteology 
C)  Primatology 
D)  Anthropometry 
E)  Paleopathology 
A)  Paleoanthropology 
B)  Osteology 
C)  Primatology 
D)  Anthropometry 
E)  Paleopathology

Question 7

The anthropological perspective proposes to broaden our viewpoint though time and space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the relativistic view of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows us to understand our concerns and to view our own culture from a narrower perspective. 
B)  It allows us to understand other people's concerns and to view our own culture from a broader perspective. 
C)  We realize that we can judge other species using human criteria. 
D)  We come to recognize the superiority of humans. 
E)  We understand the importance of our culture. 
A)  It allows us to understand our concerns and to view our own culture from a narrower perspective. 
B)  It allows us to understand other people's concerns and to view our own culture from a broader perspective. 
C)  We realize that we can judge other species using human criteria. 
D)  We come to recognize the superiority of humans. 
E)  We understand the importance of our culture.

Question 9

Forensic anthropologists

Accepted Answer

A)  study disease and trauma in ancient populations 
B)  apply anthropological techniques to the law 
C)  are primarily concerned with the recovery of material culture remains 
D)  examine the relationships between medical treatment and culturally determined views of disease 
E)  study nonhuman primates 
A)  study disease and trauma in ancient populations 
B)  apply anthropological techniques to the law 
C)  are primarily concerned with the recovery of material culture remains 
D)  examine the relationships between medical treatment and culturally determined views of disease 
E)  study nonhuman primates

Question 10

Which subdiscipline of anthropology is concerned with various aspects of human language?

Accepted Answer

A)  primatology 
B)  linguistic anthropology 
C)  ethnology 
D)  applied anthropology 
E)  anthropometry 
A)  primatology 
B)  linguistic anthropology 
C)  ethnology 
D)  applied anthropology 
E)  anthropometry

Question 11

The origins of physical anthropology arose from two areas of interest among 19th century scientists. What did these areas concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  the origins of modern species and human variation 
B)  the genetic determinants of behavior and osteology 
C)  nonhuman primates and origins of modern species 
D)  human variation and osteology 
E)  human evolution and nonhuman primates 
A)  the origins of modern species and human variation 
B)  the genetic determinants of behavior and osteology 
C)  nonhuman primates and origins of modern species 
D)  human variation and osteology 
E)  human evolution and nonhuman primates

Question 12

______ is the practical application of the subfields of anthropology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linguistics 
B)  Archaeology 
C)  Applied anthropology 
D)  Physical anthropology 
E)  Cultural anthropology 
A)  Linguistics 
B)  Archaeology 
C)  Applied anthropology 
D)  Physical anthropology 
E)  Cultural anthropology

Question 13

________ is the subdiscipline of osteology that is concerned with disease and trauma in earlier populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forensic anthropology 
B)  Primatology 
C)  Anthropometry 
D)  Paleoanthropology 
E)  Paleopathology 
A)  Forensic anthropology 
B)  Primatology 
C)  Anthropometry 
D)  Paleoanthropology 
E)  Paleopathology

Question 14

Which of the following is not an important reason why primatology has become increasingly important since the late 1950s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral studies have implications for understanding natural forces that have shaped human behavior. 
B)  The behavioral studies of any species provide a wealth of data on adaptation. 
C)  Nonhuman primates are our closest living relatives. 
D)  Many nonhuman primates are threatened or seriously endangered. 
E)  Recommendations can be made to better ensure treatment of humans 
A)  Behavioral studies have implications for understanding natural forces that have shaped human behavior. 
B)  The behavioral studies of any species provide a wealth of data on adaptation. 
C)  Nonhuman primates are our closest living relatives. 
D)  Many nonhuman primates are threatened or seriously endangered. 
E)  Recommendations can be made to better ensure treatment of humans

Question 15

A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Hominidae 
B)  a species 
C)  a family 
D)  a hominid 
E)  a populace 
A)  Hominidae 
B)  a species 
C)  a family 
D)  a hominid 
E)  a populace

Question 16

Who uses anthropological techniques to assist in crime investigations and to identify skeletal remains in cases of disaster?

Accepted Answer

A)  paleoanthropologists 
B)  primatologists 
C)  archaeologists 
D)  cultural anthropologists 
E)  forensic anthropologists 
A)  paleoanthropologists 
B)  primatologists 
C)  archaeologists 
D)  cultural anthropologists 
E)  forensic anthropologists

Question 17

Define osteology and then discuss which subfields of physical anthropology require knowledge of osteology.

Accepted Answer

Osteology is the scientific study of bon

Question 18

Archaeologists

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily recover valuable artifacts 
B)  are not interested in human behavior 
C)  study earlier human groups using artifacts and structures as their evidence 
D)  never work with physical anthropology 
E)  only examine complex civilizations 
A)  primarily recover valuable artifacts 
B)  are not interested in human behavior 
C)  study earlier human groups using artifacts and structures as their evidence 
D)  never work with physical anthropology 
E)  only examine complex civilizations

Question 19

Explain each of the subfields of anthropology and the importance of the four-field approach.

Accepted Answer

Anthropology is the study of human being

Question 20

Primatology is the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  human evolution 
B)  human skeletal material 
C)  skeletal remains at crime scenes 
D)  disease in earlier human groups 
E)  living nonhuman primates 
A)  human evolution 
B)  human skeletal material 
C)  skeletal remains at crime scenes 
D)  disease in earlier human groups 
E)  living nonhuman primates

Which is not true about paleoanthropology?

In a biological sense, what is adaptation?

Explain what "the anthropological perspective" means.

What are three major subfields of anthropology? Describe each in terms of their subject matter.

The order Primates includes all of the following except

____________ is the study of anatomical and behavior human evolution as evidenced by the fossil record.

The anthropological perspective proposes to broaden our viewpoint though time and space.

Which of the following is true of the relativistic view of culture?

Forensic anthropologists

Which subdiscipline of anthropology is concerned with various aspects of human language?

The origins of physical anthropology arose from two areas of interest among 19^th century scientists. What did these areas concern?

______ is the practical application of the subfields of anthropology.

________ is the subdiscipline of osteology that is concerned with disease and trauma in earlier populations.

Which of the following is not an important reason why primatology has become increasingly important since the late 1950s?

A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring is called

Who uses anthropological techniques to assist in crime investigations and to identify skeletal remains in cases of disaster?

Define osteology and then discuss which subfields of physical anthropology require knowledge of osteology.

Archaeologists

Explain each of the subfields of anthropology and the importance of the four-field approach.

Primatology is the study of

The Development of Evolutionary Theory

The Biological Basis of Life Connections

Heredity and Evolution

Processes of Macroevolution

An Overview of the Primates

Primate Behavior

Primate and Hominin Origins

The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries

Premodern Humans

The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans

Human Variation and Adaptation

Legacies of Human Evolutionary History: Effects on the Individual

The Human Disconnection

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Exam 1: Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Which is not true about paleoanthropology?

In a biological sense, what is adaptation?

Explain what "the anthropological perspective" means.

What are three major subfields of anthropology? Describe each in terms of their subject matter.

The order Primates includes all of the following except

____________ is the study of anatomical and behavior human evolution as evidenced by the fossil record.

The anthropological perspective proposes to broaden our viewpoint though time and space.

Which of the following is true of the relativistic view of culture?

Forensic anthropologists

Which subdiscipline of anthropology is concerned with various aspects of human language?

The origins of physical anthropology arose from two areas of interest among 19th century scientists. What did these areas concern?

______ is the practical application of the subfields of anthropology.

________ is the subdiscipline of osteology that is concerned with disease and trauma in earlier populations.

Which of the following is not an important reason why primatology has become increasingly important since the late 1950s?

A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring is called

Who uses anthropological techniques to assist in crime investigations and to identify skeletal remains in cases of disaster?

Define osteology and then discuss which subfields of physical anthropology require knowledge of osteology.

Archaeologists

Explain each of the subfields of anthropology and the importance of the four-field approach.

Primatology is the study of

The Development of Evolutionary Theory

The Biological Basis of Life Connections

Heredity and Evolution

Processes of Macroevolution

An Overview of the Primates

Primate Behavior

Primate and Hominin Origins

The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries

Premodern Humans

The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans

Human Variation and Adaptation

Legacies of Human Evolutionary History: Effects on the Individual

The Human Disconnection

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The origins of physical anthropology arose from two areas of interest among 19^th century scientists. What did these areas concern?