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,Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections, 3e (Fuentes)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Evolutionary Fact and Theory
1) In 1925, the Scopes "Monkey Trial":
A) legally established evolution as a valid scientific theory.
B) legally established evolution as a "coexistent theory on the creation of humankind."
C) overturned the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
D) upheld the State of Tennessee's ban on teaching the theory of evolution in public schools.
Answer: D
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2) Which of the following is NOT true about evolution?
A) It is accepted by virtually all scientists in every country of the world.
B) It inherently conflicts with the teachings of Christianity.
C) It is at the heart of anthropology.
D) It is an extremely well supported theory.
Answer: B
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3) The main subfields of anthropology are:
A) archaeology, linguistic anthropology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology.
B) architectural anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural
anthropology.
C) biological anthropology, evolutionary anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic
anthropology.
D) cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary anthropology.
Answer: A
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4) Biological anthropology is also called:
A) evolutionary anthropology.
B) forensic anthropology.
C) physical anthropology.
D) primatology.
,5) ________ is the patterns of behavior we exhibit in our families, relationships, religions, laws,
moral codes, songs, art, business, and everyday interactions.
A) Ethnography
B) Ethnology
C) Culture
D) Evolution
Answer: C
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6) ________ is the comparative study of cultures around the world.
A) Ethnography
B) Ethnology
C) Anthropology
D) Holistic anthropology
Answer: B
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7) Ecology is the study of:
A) fossils over a significant geological time period.
B) climatological influences on evolution.
C) animals.
D) interrelationships between living organisms and their environments.
Answer: D
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8) Active participation in the learning process is called:
A) critical thinking.
B) the scientific method.
C) creative learning.
D) innovative learning.
Answer: A
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9) Philosophical inquiries and religious doctrines are examples of:
A) holistic modes of investigation.
B) comparative methods of investigation.
C) scientific methods of investigation.
D) nonscientific modes of investigation.
, 10) The scientific method:
A) prevents biases resulting from personal and cultural factors.
B) is influenced by personal and cultural factors.
C) reduces the potential effects of personal and cultural factors through repetitive
experimentation.
D) None of these answers are correct.
Answer: B
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11) Evolution is:
A) factual.
B) theoretical.
C) both factual and theoretical.
D) neither factual nor theoretical.
Answer: C
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12) ________ was the first individual to clearly lay out a theory of evolution.
A) Charles Darwin
B) Erasmus Darwin
C) Lamarck
D) Cuvier
Answer: C
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13) ________ is the system of naming and classifying organisms.
A) Binomial nomenclature
B) Zoonomia
C) Taxonomy
D) Genus or species
Answer: C
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14) ________ is the study of a specific culture.
A) Ethnography
B) Ethnology
C) Anthropology
D) Holistic anthropology
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