Which Cultural Group Practices Endocanibalism Despite The Prevalence Of The Disease Kuru?

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Register to read the introduction… A.Tylor and Boas
Correct B.Douglas and Harris C.Morgan and Seitz D.Beyonce and Jay-Z

Answer Key: B

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Ritual warfare of the Grand Valley Dani is: A.just a game
Correct B.part of their world view and beliefs C.unimportant in their culture D.all of the above

Answer Key: B

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Which cultural group practices endocanibalism despite the prevalence of the disease kuru?
Correct A.Fore B.Dani C.Trobriand Islanders D.Masai

Answer Key: A

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Opponents of sociobiology argue that this viewpoint: A.is biologically based B.may get interpreted as biologically determined C.is potentially racist and sexist
Correct D.all of the above

Answer Key: D

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The Yanomamo of Brazil: A.traditionally kill their male infants
Correct B.traditionally kill their female infants C.traditionally kill their male
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B. Tylor B.Lewis Henry Morgan
Correct C.Franz Boas D.Charles Darwin

Answer Key: C

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The famous anthropologist Margaret Mead conducted fieldwork in:
Correct A.Samoa B.Canada with the Hutterites C.Lappland D.none of the above

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