Anthropology

Question 1

What is physical Anthropology

Answer 1

Studies humans as biological organisms and tries to differentiate humans from
other species
● Some study human origins, biological similarities, and differences among
humans today
● Use research of physical sciences
○ Includes working with fossils
○ Artifacts
● Can also include measuring, recording, and comparing physical information about living humans

Question 2

Similarities & Differences between humans and apes

Answer 2

Similarities
Both are social creatures
Have a capacity for aggression and defence of territory
Children are dependent on parents for a long time
A highly developed brain with the capacity to learn
Opposable thumbs

Differences
Bipedalism (ability to walk upright)
Thich insulating fur
Brain size and mental ability

Question 3

Charles Darwin

Answer 3

Greatest discovery was on galapagos

Studied animals and plants that originated in South America

These became isolated on the island and were forced to
adapt on the climate and environment over time

Therefore the smart and physically able made it and passed on their genes

Question 4

Theory of natural selection

Answer 4

States that species are forced to evolve and adapt to survive

Our environment did not provide for us everything we needed so we had to fight for resources

Therefore the smart and physically able made it and passed on their genes

Question 5

Margaret Mead on gender roles

Answer 5

She concluded traits associated with masculinity, and femininity are the result of early learning, not heredity.

Question 6

5 characteristics of culture

Answer 6

1) Culture is learned
2) Culture is shared
The similarities in thoughts and behaviors expressed by a
group of people
3) Culture defines nature
4) Culture shapes perception and understanding of the world
The way we relate to and interpret what is happening
around us are influenced by our environment and past
experiences.
5) Culture has patterns
They are interrelated and identify the core values and
world view of the culture

Question 7

Rites of passage

Answer 7

Step One segregation
○ The person is separated from the rest of society
● Step 2 Transition
○ Lasts hours,days,months,or years
○ Person is becoming his/her new self
● Step 3 Incorporation or reintegration
○ Individual is reintroduced into regular society
○ The individual takes up their new status in society