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Biological Anthropology - Quiz #1 Testand Answers
Hominins/Hominids - Answer-Members of an evolutionary group that include modern
humans and humanlike ancestor; ancestors: now extinct bipeds (walking on two feet).
Anthropology - Answer-The scientific and humanistic study of *human beings*, both
past and present.
A *holistic* discipline interested in the *whole* of the human condition.
Genus/Species - Answer-*Genus*: a group of related species.
*Species*: groups of related organisms that are able to mate and produce viable
offspring.
Fields of Anthropology (4) - Answer-1. Physical/Biological
2. Cultural
3. Linguistic
4. Archeology
Evolution - Answer-A gradual change in the genetic structure(s) of a plant or animal
population.
or
Change in a species over time; appearance of a new species.
Biocultural Evolution - Answer-The scientific study of the interrelationship between what
humans have inherited genetically and culture.
Artifacts - Answer-Material object made or modified from past cultures or material
objects made/modified for use by hominins/hominids.
Ethnography (Cultural Anthropology) - Answer-Provides a detailed description of a
society/culture; written or oral.
The primary way in which Cultural Anthropologists collect data.
Scientific Method - Answer-An empirical research method consisting of a body of
techniques used for investigating natural phenomena, acquiring new knowledge/ideas,
or integrating previous ideas.
Five (5) Steps of the Scientific Method - Answer-Steps (5)
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