Inquizitive 1
Although not recognized as an official name, many scholars and scientists call the era we currently live in the ______ The current era is characterized by the effects of human activity on the planet, such as ____
-Anthropocene -climate change
Anthropologists study the past and present diversity of human life. Place the following types of anthropologists in order starting with who studies the oldest material to who studies the newest material.
-paleoanthropologists -prehistoric archaeologists -historic archaeologists -cultural anthropologists
Anthropology's cross-cultural and comparative approach involves comparing ____ across cultures to explore human ____, and the potential for human ____
-practices -similarities and differences -cultural expression
The human population puts a tremendous strain on the planet in many ways, and our numbers continue to grow astronomically. Identify the approximate current global population, as of 2020, and the expected population in 2050.
2020 7.7 billion people 2050 9.8 billion people
Applied anthropology is an approach within the discipline that more and more anthropologists are taking. Identify the correct definition of applied anthropology.
Applied anthropology refers to when anthropologists work outside of academia to address current world problems.
Identify which artifacts would be available to archaeologists studying a human settlement from 10,000 years ago.
Available 10,000 Years Ago -tools -pottery -garbage dumps Not Available 10,000 Years Ago -journals -sacred texts
Identify the practices that contribute to the flexible accumulation of profits by corporations.
Contributes to Flexible Accumulation of Profits -offshoring -outsourcing Does Not Contribute to Flexible Accumulation of Profits -higher taxes in developing nations -climate change
Identify the statements that best describe anthropology.
Describes Anthropology Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century colonialism gave rise to the discipline. Anthropology is the study of past and present human diversity and the application of that knowledge. Does Not Describe Anthropology Anthropology reinforces ethnocentrism. All anthropologists work in academic institutions.
Identify examples of how globalization has affected the field of anthropology.
Effect of Globalization on Anthropology -Globalization led to the development of the field of anthropology. -Globalization transformed the way anthropologists conduct research. Not an Effect of Globalization on Anthropology -Globalization inhibits anthropologists from studying how isolated societies used to live. -Globalization enables anthropologists to study any societies that they wish.
Anthropologists mainly study remote, isolated villages in developing countries.
False
Identify the correct definition of globalization.
Globalization refers to the increased movement and interaction of people, goods, ideas, and money worldwide.
Participant observation is an essential anthropological research strategy. Identify the examples of participant observation.
Participant Observation -an anthropologist living with the Bemba people of Zambia -an anthropologist working in and studying corporate offices Not Participant Observation -an anthropologist working in an NGO -an anthropologist studying the human effect on the environment
The advantages and disadvantages of globalization are often the subject of heated debate. Identify which of the following effects of globalization would be presented as evidence by either critics or proponents of globalization.
Proponents of Globalization -increased exposure to diversity -job opportunities for people in developing nations Critics of Globalization -cultural homogenization -distribution of wealth
Linguistic anthropology involves the study of past and present human language. Identify the reasons why studying language is important.
Reason Why it Is Important to Study Language -Language constantly changes. -Language affects the way people view and experience the world. -Language is key to learning and sharing culture. Not a Reason Why it Is Important to Study Language -Language is used by humans and many other species.
Linguistic anthropology involves the study of past and present human language. Identify the reasons why studying language is important.
Reason Why it Is Important to Study Language -Language is key to learning and sharing culture. -Language constantly changes. -Language affects the way people view and experience the world. Not a Reason Why it Is Important to Study Language -Language is used by humans and many other species.
Globalization is characterized by an uneven distribution of wealth. The graph shown highlights some of this uneven distribution. Identify the bars on the graph by placing the correct label on each bar.
Short blue bar- people living in extreme poverty globally tall orange bar- people with internet worldwide medium green bar- people without internet in developing countries
Anthropology is global in scope and covers a wide range of topics. Using ethnographic fieldwork strategies, anthropologists seek to understand human diversity. Identify the topics that cultural anthropologists study in depth to better understand human society and culture.
Studied by Cultural Anthropologists -global interconnectedness -human agency -structures of power Not Studied by Cultural Anthropologists -tribal isolation
Identify which techniques cultural anthropologists employ in their work.
Techniques Used by Cultural Anthropologists -ethnology -participant observation Techniques Not Used by Cultural Anthropologists -excavation -four-field approach
Anthropologists occasionally apply their work to real-world problems but most of the time they conduct academic research directed at their academic peers.
True
Match the anthropologist to what he or she studied or studies.
U.S. immigration policies -Franz Boas nutritional and women's issues of the Bemba people -Audrey Richards
Identify the ways anthropologists are adapting to the current era of intensified globalization.
Ways Anthropologists Are Adapting -by paying attention to how communities are connected through migration and communication practices -by changing research strategies Not Ways Anthropologists Are Adapting -by studying isolated people who aren't affected by globalization -by ignoring time-space compression
Imagine it is the year 2400 and this garbage mound has been buried underground. Identify which type of anthropologist would study it.
historic archaeologists
What is the correct term for anthropology's commitment to studying the entire picture of human life, including culture, biology, history, and language?
holism
When the author of your textbook, cultural anthropologist Ken Guest, traveled to the remote village of Fuzhou, China, some villagers laughed and said: "Go back to New York! Most of our village is there already!" What does this anecdote illustrate?
time-space compression