BUSINESS 153 - Anthropology Practice Quiz Test Your Knowledge in

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Title: Anthropology Practice Quiz: Test Your Knowledge in Cultural Anthropology Introduction: Test your understanding of key concepts in cultural anthropology with this practice quiz. This quiz consists of 15 multiple-choice questions covering various topics within anthropology. Use this opportunity to assess your knowledge and prepare for your upcoming exams or assignments. Each question is followed by multiple answer choices, of which only one is correct. Take your time to carefully consider each question before selecting your answer. Good luck! Practice Quiz Questions: 1. Which of the following best describes the field of anthropology? a) The study of ancient civilizations b) The study of human biology and evolution c) The study of human societies and cultures d) The study of psychological behaviors Answer: c) The study of human societies and cultures 2. Who is considered the founder of modern cultural anthropology? a) Franz Boas b) Margaret Mead c) Claude Levi-Strauss d) Bronislaw Malinowski Answer: a) Franz Boas 3. Which method do anthropologists use to observe and participate in the daily lives of the people they study? a) Participant observation b) Surveys c) Laboratory experiments d) Interviews Answer: a) Participant observation 4. Which subfield of anthropology focuses on the study of human biological variation and evolution? a) Linguistic anthropology b) Archaeology c) Physical anthropology d) Applied anthropology

Answer: c) Physical anthropology 5. The concept of cultural relativism in anthropology suggests: a) All cultures should be measured against the standards of one's own culture b) Understanding a culture within its own context without judging it c) Belief that all cultures are fundamentally the same d) Complete acceptance of every cultural practice Answer: b) Understanding a culture within its own context without judging it 6. Which anthropologist is known for their work on kinship and social organization in various societies? a) Ruth Benedict b) Zora Neale Hurston c) Marvin Harris d) E.E. Evans-Pritchard Answer: d) E.E. Evans-Pritchard 7. What term refers to a set of learned behaviors and ideas that humans acquire as members of society? a) Instincts b) Culture c) Genetics d) Adaptation Answer: b) Culture 8. The process through which cultural traits spread from one society to another is known as: a) Assimilation b) Globalization c) Cultural diffusion d) Ethnocentrism Answer: c) Cultural diffusion 9. Which anthropological approach examines power dynamics, inequality, and social structures within societies? a) Structural-functionalism b) Postmodernism c) Feminist anthropology d) Evolutionary anthropology

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