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. What are the four main subfields of anthropology?
a) Cultural, Archaeology, Linguistic, and Biological
b) Cultural, Archaeology, Linguistic, and Sociological
c) Cultural, Archaeology, Linguistic, and Psychological
d) Cultural, Archaeology, Linguistic, and Civilized
a) Cultural, Archaeology, Linguistic, and Biological
What does the term “holism” refer to in anthropology?
a) The comparative study of cultures
b) An approach that parallels participant observation
c) A focus on the small details of culture
d) The study of the whole of the human condition
d) The study of the whole of the human condition
Which specialty falls under the subfield of biological anthropology?
a) Archaeology
b) Linguistics
c) Forensic anthropology
d) Sociology
c) Forensic anthropology
What is the primary focus of cultural anthropology?
a) The study of human evolution
b) The study of ancient civilizations
c) The study of human societies and cultures
d) The study of language and communication
c) The study of human societies and cultures
What is “participant observation” in anthropological research?
a) Observing participants from a distance
b) Actively engaging in the daily life of the study subjects
c) Conducting surveys and interviews
d) Analyzing historical documents
b) Actively engaging in the daily life of the study subjects
What does “ethnocentrism” mean?
a) The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others
b) The study of ethnic groups
c) The practice of cultural relativism
d) The integration of multiple cultures
) The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others
What is the primary method used in archaeology?
a) Excavation
b) Participant observation
c) Linguistic analysis
d) Genetic testing
a) Excavation