Question 1

The study of anthropology develops all of the following skills except:

Accepted Answer

A)  developing cognitive complexity. 
B)  appreciating other perspectives. 
C)  responsible money management. 
D)  building emotional resilience. 
E)  operating more comfortably in ambiguous situations.

Question 2

Ethnocentrism is declining in the world today due to globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why was Holt Cemetery in New Orleans the site for an applied archaeology project led by Dr.Shannon Dawdy of the University of Chicago?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the early 17th century there were important trade relations between the Great Lakes region and New Orleans. Much of this can be documented from cemetery artifacts. 
B)  The cemetery is historically significant because it was built on top of an Indian mound dated at more than 5,000 years before present. 
C)  It was historically important in the celebration of All Souls' Day and was damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. 
D)  This cemetery is the primary urban cemetery in New Orleans and contains the burials of many important historical figures, whose markers and graves must be preserved. 
E)  Holt Cemetery is a central location for Haitian voodoo celebrations and is a public park today.

Question 4

All of the following can be used to illustrate a pursuit of individualism that negatively impacts the common good in the United States except:

Accepted Answer

A)  salary disparity between CEOs and the average worker. 
B)  the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  the practice of allowing business needs and desires to override health standards. 
D)  the widespread practice of giving to charity and other philanthropic societies. 
E)  the lack of personal care for elderly parents and grandparents.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a traditional subfield,or branch,of anthropology?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical anthropology 
B)  cultural anthropology 
C)  anthropological linguistics 
D)  ethological anthropology 
E)  archaeology

Question 6

In order to truly appreciate other cultural perspectives,which of the following is most vital?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be willing to make cultural evaluations based on past experience. 
B)  Let go of cultural certainty in order to learn something new. 
C)  Work effectively to achieve short-term goals despite cultural differences. 
D)  Learn to ignore cultural differences as being unimportant. 
E)  Cultivate friendships in as many cultures as possible.

Question 7

Cultural relativism is often depicted as an attitude that allows any cultural practice to be explained as legitimate.Anthropologists,however,do support a category of human rights and see certain human practices as morally indefensible.Consider such things as genocide,female circumcision,or torture and explain why cultural relativism may not be applicable in these cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cultural relativism is often depicted as an...

Question 8

The field of applied anthropology works to put anthropological knowledge to use for governmental improvement and stabilization.It is a highly political approach in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ability to see how a single entity is composed of a number of different parts and how these parts are interconnected is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive complexity. 
B)  cultural sensitivity. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  integration.

Question 10

Urban anthropology:

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses exclusively on research in suburban areas of the United States. 
B)  does not take account of the existence of violent gangs and the marketing of drugs. 
C)  naturally grew out of research which followed rural people into cities. 
D)  has been important since the earliest days of anthropology. 
E)  is no longer a growing specialty in anthropology, as there is a mass exodus of cities today.

Question 11

Which of the anthropological subfields most prepares a student with the skills for the 21ˢᵗ century?

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropological linguistics 
B)  cultural anthropology 
C)  archaeology 
D)  physical anthropology 
E)  structural linguistics

Question 12

Because of the importance of holism in the study of anthropology,most anthropologists today are more generalized in their studies than specialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Although comparative biology and physical anthropology share many characteristics,what approach most distinguishes physical anthropology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on how culture and environment affect human evolution and variation. 
B)  It focuses almost exclusively on the study of non-human primates. 
C)  It does not use any characteristics of comparative biological examination. It focuses exclusively on humans. 
D)  Physical anthropology is the only biological discipline that endorses evolution. 
E)  Physical anthropology does not involve fieldwork.

Question 14

Consider why it is important to understand nonhuman primates.Discuss two important reasons for us to learn about animals so like ourselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consider why it is important to understand...

Question 15

The attitude of anthropology is one of cultural relativism.It undergirds and lays the foundation for understanding the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you were building a new suburban community near a protected wetlands environment and needed to address concerns regarding soil erosion,deforestation,water treatment in the area,which type of anthropologist would best address those needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical anthropologist 
B)  environmental anthropologist 
C)  educational anthropologist 
D)  medical anthropologist 
E)  cultural resource manager

Question 17

Which of the following specialties would be most involved in studying the effects of building a new nanotechnology factory in a small,rural community?

Accepted Answer

A)  educational anthropology 
B)  economic anthropology 
C)  political anthropology 
D)  medical anthropology 
E)  developmental anthropology

Question 18

A holistic approach to the study of humans means that anthropologists:

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrate only on the social customs of the group under study. 
B)  study all varieties of people and all aspects of their existence. 
C)  limit themselves to the study of religious leaders. 
D)  only study literate societies. 
E)  focus exclusively on the relationship between people and environment.

Question 19

What is ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is ethnocentrism?...

Question 20

Cultural resource management may involve very contemporary archaeological sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What is Anthropology?

The study of anthropology develops all of the following skills except:

Ethnocentrism is declining in the world today due to globalization.

Why was Holt Cemetery in New Orleans the site for an applied archaeology project led by Dr.Shannon Dawdy of the University of Chicago?

All of the following can be used to illustrate a pursuit of individualism that negatively impacts the common good in the United States except:

Which of the following is not a traditional subfield,or branch,of anthropology?

In order to truly appreciate other cultural perspectives,which of the following is most vital?

The field of applied anthropology works to put anthropological knowledge to use for governmental improvement and stabilization.It is a highly political approach in the field.

The ability to see how a single entity is composed of a number of different parts and how these parts are interconnected is called:

Urban anthropology:

Which of the anthropological subfields most prepares a student with the skills for the 21ˢᵗ century?

Because of the importance of holism in the study of anthropology,most anthropologists today are more generalized in their studies than specialized.

Although comparative biology and physical anthropology share many characteristics,what approach most distinguishes physical anthropology?

Consider why it is important to understand nonhuman primates.Discuss two important reasons for us to learn about animals so like ourselves.

The attitude of anthropology is one of cultural relativism.It undergirds and lays the foundation for understanding the other.

If you were building a new suburban community near a protected wetlands environment and needed to address concerns regarding soil erosion,deforestation,water treatment in the area,which type of anthropologist would best address those needs?

Which of the following specialties would be most involved in studying the effects of building a new nanotechnology factory in a small,rural community?

A holistic approach to the study of humans means that anthropologists:

What is ethnocentrism?

Cultural resource management may involve very contemporary archaeological sites.