Anthropological Quiz

Anthropological Quiz

Test your knowledge of Anthropology by taking this challenging 12 question quiz. How many can you get right?

published on May 16, 2023
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What does Anthropology study?

What does Anthropology study?
Plants
Animals
Humans
Meteorites
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Who developed the concept of Cultural Relativism?

Who developed the concept of Cultural Relativism?
Herbert Spencer
Friedrich Engels
Franz Boas
Talcott Parsons
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Which branch of Anthropology studies ancient human remains and artifacts?

Which branch of Anthropology studies ancient human remains and artifacts?
Ethnoarchaeology
Cognitive Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Archaeology
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What are the four main sub-fields of Anthropology?

What are the four main sub-fields of Anthropology?
Biological, Cultural, Linguistic, and Sociological
Biomedical, Ethnic, Theoretical, and Symbolic
Material, Physical, Historical, and Global
Structural, Ecological, Environmental, and Social
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Who is known as the “Father of American Anthropology?”

Who is known as the “Father of American Anthropology?”
Franz Boas
Lewis Henry Morgan
Margaret Mead
Sylvanus Morley
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What is the process of validating a cultural universal?

What is the process of validating a cultural universal?
Acculturation
Unification
Flexibility
Cross-cultural comparison
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What is Ethnomusicology?

What is Ethnomusicology?
The field of studies that focuses on medical practices within different cultures
The study of music in different cultures
Classical musical notation derived from ancient civilizations
The study of how musical traditions influence political institutions
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What is Kinship anthropology?

What is Kinship anthropology?
A method of studying family dynamics
The study of human evolution
The study of kinship systems within different cultures
The study of generational distinctions between different forms of language
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What is the study of the role of symbols in cultural communication known as?

What is the study of the role of symbols in cultural communication known as?
Symbology
Symbolism
Semiotics
Semantics
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What is Cultural Relativism?

What is Cultural Relativism?
The idea that all cultures have the same values and beliefs
The practice of accepting changes in culture over time
The acceptance of diverse cultural beliefs and practices without judgement
The judgement of one culture against another
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What is an example of Applied Anthropology?

What is an example of Applied Anthropology?
Using Anthropology to solve legal disputes
Using Anthropology to develop public policy
Using Anthropology to uncover mysteries of the past
Using Anthropology to design interactive video games
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What is Agent-Based Modeling?

What is Agent-Based Modeling?
A method of selecting a representative population sample
An approach to data analysis where specific individuals are studied
A computer simulation of interactions between autonomous agents
A technique for collecting data about a population
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Who developed the concept of Social Darwinism?

Who developed the concept of Social Darwinism?
Margaret Mead
Friedrich Engels
Herbert Spencer
Franz Boas