Definition of anthropology and sub fields Flashcards

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What is Anthropology?

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The study of human past, present, and future

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What is Paleontology?

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Study of human origins (genetics and fossil remains)

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What is Archaeology ?

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The study of material culture (Objects we make, use and give value to for example a wheel)

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What is Cultural Anthropology?

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The study of living, changing cultures (people)

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5
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Which sub field studies human origins?

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Paleontology

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Which sub field studies material culture

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Archaeology

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7
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Which sub field studies living/changing cultures?

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Cultural Anthropology

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