Test Bank For Anthropology, 16th Edition By Carol R. Ember Peter N. Peregrine

Test Bank For Anthropology, 16th edition Carol R. Ember Peter N. Peregrine Chapter 1-26 CHAPTER 1: What Is Anthropology? Multiple Choice Questions 1. Anthropology is literally the study of: A) humans B) fossils C) history D) religion Answer: A Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain the purpose, scope, and distinctive curiosity of anthropology. Topic: What Is Anthropology? Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 2. Which type of culture was the traditional focus for anthropologists? A) Western cultures B) extinct cultures C) non-Western cultures D) post-industrialized cultures Answer: C Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain the purpose, scope, and distinctive curiosity of anthropology. Topic: The Scope of Anthropology Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 3. The anthropological curiosity is primarily interested in: A) abnormal characteristics within a population B) differences in individual behavior C) behavioral changes over time D) typical characteristics of populations Answer: D Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain the purpose, scope, and distinctive curiosity of anthropology. Topic: The Scope of Anthropology Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 4. What are the two broad classifications of subject matter within anthropology? A) biological and cultural B) contemporary and ancient C) Western and non-Western D) theoretical and practical