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Chapter 8- Understanding the past- Archaeological and Paleoanthropological methods Questions and Answers The term 'hominin' refers to: a. all great apes b. modern humans and now extinct bipedal relatives c. all bipedal apes d. only modern humans e. only extinct bipedal relatives modern humans and now extinct bipedal relatives Culture is defined by which of the following characteristics? a. economic activities b. symbolic communication c. social organization d. material cultur...

The role of archaeology in anthropology correct answers anthropology is made up of four sub disciplines, including archaeology -begin with questions that help anthropologists learn about society Archaeology vs. history correct answers -both focus on past human events -archaeology deals with remains -history only considers the rich and powerful, narrow approach -archaeology has more of a How archaeology is both a science and a humanity correct answers • Studies humans and cultures, • ...

Archaeology Multiple Choice In North America, Archaeology is a sub-field of -CORRECT ANSWER- anthropology In North America, what are the four subfields of anthropology? -CORRECT ANSWER- cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological What is the main subject matter of archaeology? -CORRECT ANSWER- material culture What distinguishes historic archaeology from prehistoric archaeology? -CORRECT ANSWER- use of written records According to Trigger, the origins of archaeology lie s...