#1
Which of the following is considered a core concept in anthropology?
Kinship
ExplanationThe study of the relationships between individuals and groups.
#2
Which anthropological sub-discipline focuses on the study of language?
Linguistic anthropology
ExplanationThe study of language's role in culture and society.
#3
Which anthropological sub-discipline focuses on the study of human genetics?
Physical anthropology
ExplanationStudies human biological evolution and variation.
#4
What is the term for a set of learned behaviors and beliefs shared by a group of people?
Culture
ExplanationEncompasses the shared customs, beliefs, and social practices of a particular group.
#5
Which anthropological sub-discipline focuses on the study of material culture?
Archaeology
ExplanationStudies past human societies through material remains such as artifacts and structures.
#6
Who is known as the father of modern anthropology?
Franz Boas
ExplanationRenowned for his contributions to cultural anthropology and his advocacy of cultural relativism.
#7
What is the term for the study of human remains?
Forensic Anthropology
ExplanationThe application of anthropological techniques to criminal investigations.
#8
What is the term for the study of the cultural evolution of humans?
Cultural anthropology
ExplanationExamines cultural variation among humans and the processes of cultural change.
#9
Who coined the term 'ethnocentrism'?
William Graham Sumner
ExplanationThe tendency to judge other cultures by the standards of one's own culture.
#10
What is the primary method of data collection in ethnographic research?
Participant observation
ExplanationInvolves immersing oneself in the culture being studied while observing and participating in daily life.
#11
Who developed the concept of cultural relativism?
Franz Boas
ExplanationAdvocated for the idea that cultures should be understood within their own context, rather than judged by external standards.
#12
Who is known for developing the concept of the 'universals' of culture?
George Murdock
ExplanationIdentified common cultural traits shared by all human societies.
#13
Who is known for their work in symbolic anthropology, focusing on the study of symbols and meaning?
Clifford Geertz
ExplanationStudied how symbols shape culture and society in his theory of 'thick description'.
#14
Who is known for their work on the concept of 'culture shock'?
Kalervo Oberg
ExplanationDescribed the feeling of disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture.
#15
Who is known for their work on the concept of 'participant observation'?
Bronisław Malinowski
ExplanationAdvocated for the immersive study of cultures through firsthand observation and participation.