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ANTH 1120 Midterm Review Questions and Answers Terms: Nature: Inspired by Charles Darwin (theory of evolution): – the belief that behaviors including intelligence are biologically based. Nurture: • Margaret Mead’s research debunked that theory. • Identities are NOT biologically based but are learned and cultivated through socialization • Identity is always produced in the course of social interaction Anthropological Skills (toolkit) ; Our ability to conduct qualitative res...

Which islands today are, we are quite sure, composed of exactly two ancient volcanoes each? A. Maui & Moloka'i B. Ni'ihau, Kaua'i & O'ahu C. Lāna'i & Kaho'olawe D. None of the above - correct answer A. Maui & Moloka'i The peninsula you see here was formed during volcanic rejuvenation on Moloka'i: A. Kumukahi B. Ka'ena C. Kalaupapa or Makanalua D. Makapu'u - correct answer C. ...

ANT 100 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Holism refers to - Answer- the study of the whole human condition Cultures are described as - Answer- traditions and customs that are transmitted through learning and that form and guide the beliefs and behavior of the people exposed to them. Anthropolgy is - Answer- the study of humans around the world and through time. General anthropology refers to - Answer- anthropology as a whole, or the "four fields." The four fields of anthrop...

LDA-50 Exam #1, Top Questions and answers, graded A+ Describe the steps in a typical (generic) site planning and design process. - -Goal & Objective, Inventory, Analysis, Design & Alternatives, Implementation, Monitoring/Reassessment How do plate tectonics create mountain ranges? Which plate does the Coast Range come from? - -Movement & collided plate tectonics. The Coast Range are formed from Farallon Plate and subduction w. Kula plates Describe the age of the geologic formations in...

Cultural Materialism A theoretical position that takes material features of life, such as the environment, natural resources, and mode of production, as the bases for explaining social organization and ideology Cultural Relativism the perspective that each culture must be understood in terms of the values and ideas of that culture and not judged by the standards of another culture. Participant Observation basic fieldwork method in cultural anthropology that involves living in a culture...

Cultural Materialism A theoretical position that takes material features of life, such as the environment, natural resources, and mode of production, as the bases for explaining social organization and ideology Cultural Relativism the perspective that each culture must be understood in terms of the values and ideas of that culture and not judged by the standards of another culture. Participant Observation basic fieldwork method in cultural anthropology that involves living in a culture ...

Social construction A) is responsible for the concept of race B) improves the ability of the built environment to withstand challenges of climate C) discriminates against poorer constructors D) predominates over biological construction among more advanced cultures - correct answer A) is responsible for the concept of race Prof. Kalmar argued that A) difference in itself does not cause prejudice B) the variety of language and culture among hu...

Why anthropology? - answer-- Applied anthropologists work to solve real world problems - Help understand where we came from - Understand why certain attitudes and traditions are the way they are What is anthropology? - answer-- Study of humans beyond their biological factors - See how different groups of people react in certain situations and why What is so distinctive about anthropological fieldwork? - answer-- They build cultural relationships over a long - period of time - Most qual...

ANTH 202 EXAM 1 Cultural Materialism A theoretical position that takes material features of life, such as the environment, natural resources, and mode of production, as the bases for explaining social organization and ideology Cultural Relativism the perspective that each culture must be understood in terms of the values and ideas of that culture and not judged by the standards of another culture. Participant Observation basic fieldwork method in cultural anthropology that involves liv...