What is Anthropology?
Anthropology Study Guide 1

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The study of Fish
The study of Humans
The study of Lizards
The study of Culture
Answer explanation
Anthropology is the study of Humans, making it the correct choice among the given options.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Ethnography?
Field research
Writing cultural history textbooks
Transposing native languages
Studying Western culture
Answer explanation
Ethnography refers to field research, making it the correct choice as it involves studying cultures through direct observation and interaction.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of Cultural Anthropology?
Studying biological traits of humans
Understanding the legal systems across societies
Examining the cultural practices and beliefs of societies
Investigating the geological aspects of human habitats
Answer explanation
Cultural Anthropology focuses on examining the cultural practices and beliefs of societies, making it the primary focus of the field.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Linguistic Anthropology study?
The evolution of primate communication
The relationship between language and culture
The genetic basis of language skills
The impact of technology on communication
Answer explanation
Linguistic Anthropology studies the relationship between language and culture, making it the correct choice.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is participant observation?
Observing participants in a laboratory setting
A statistical method for predicting outcomes
A research method where the researcher immerses themselves in the community being studied
Watching participants through a one-way mirror
Answer explanation
Participant observation is a research method where the researcher immerses themselves in the community being studied, allowing for a deeper understanding of the social context and interactions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which method is often used by anthropologists to gather data about a culture's language?
Quantitative analysis of language corpora
Creation of artificial languages
Participation in language courses
Fieldwork involving direct engagement with the community
Answer explanation
Anthropologists often gather data about a culture's language through fieldwork involving direct engagement with the community, allowing for firsthand observation and interaction.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do anthropologists typically study the kinship systems of a community?
By analyzing genetic data from community members
Through interviews and participation in family events
By observing animals' social structures
Using computer simulations of social interactions
Answer explanation
Anthropologists typically study the kinship systems of a community through interviews and participation in family events.
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