1. What is Anthropology?
;The scientific study of humanity, encompassing human
biology, culture, and society across time and space.
2. What is the root of the word "anthropology"?;Greek: *anthropos* (human) and
*logos* (study/reason).
3. What makes Anthropology holistic?;It considers all aspects of human life
(biology, culture, history) interconnected.
4. What makes Anthropology comparative?;It compares and contrasts different
cultures and societies to identify patterns and universals.
5. What makes Anthropology relativistic?;It avoids value judgments and seeks to
understand cultures on their own terms.
6. What is cultural anthropology?;The study of human cultures and societies,
focusing on social organization, kinship, religion, etc.
7. What is archaeology?;The study of past peoples and cultures through their
material remains.
8. What is linguistic anthropology?;The study of language in its social and
cultural context.
9. What is biological/physical anthropology?;The study of human evolution and
biological variation.
10. What is applied anthropology?;Using anthropological knowledge to address
practical problems in various fields.
11. What is the scope of Anthropology?;Broad and encompassing, covering all aspects
of humanity across time and space.
12. What is the subject matter of Anthropology?;Human biology, culture, society,
language, and their interrelationships.
13. What are the limits of Anthropology's study of humans?;There are no true
spatial or temporal limits; it encompasses all of humanity's history and existence.
14. When did Anthropology emerge as a formal discipline?;Primarily during the 19th
century, influenced by Enlightenment thought and Darwin's theory of evolution.
15. What were some early influences on Anthropology?;Historiography, geography,
travel writing, philosophy, and jurisprudence.
16. What role did colonialism play in the development of Anthropology?;It provided
opportunities to study non-Western cultures, but often through a biased and
exploitative lens.
17. Is Anthropology only about studying "primitive" societies?;No, it studies all
human societies, both simple and complex.
18. Does Anthropology only focus on the past?;No, it also studies contemporary
societies and cultures.
19. Is Anthropology solely concerned with human evolution?;No, it also encompasses
cultural and social aspects of humanity.
20. Do Anthropologists only study rural communities?;No, they also study urban
communities and the complexities of modern life.
21. How is Anthropology similar to Sociology?;Both study human societies and social
structures. However, Anthropology has a broader scope and methodology.
22. How does Anthropology differ from Psychology?;While both study human behavior,
Anthropology takes a more cultural and comparative approach.
23. How does Anthropology relate to History?;Both study the past, but Anthropology
uses a wider range of methods and perspectives, including comparing cultures across
time.
24. How does Anthropology inform Biology?;Biological Anthropology studies human
evolution and genetics, providing insights into human origins and biological
variation.
25. Define Culture;A complex system of learned behaviors, beliefs, and traditions
shared by a group of people.
26. Define Society;A group of people who share a common culture and territory.
27. Define Kinship;A system of social relationships based on blood, marriage, or
adoption.
28. How does Anthropology help us understand diversity?;By demonstrating the vast
range of human cultures and biological variations and promoting cultural
relativism.
29. How can Anthropology help us overcome ethnocentrism?;By encouraging cross-
cultural understanding and a comparative perspective.
30. How can Anthropology be applied to solve contemporary problems?;In various
fields, such as public health, education, and economic development.
31. How does Anthropology contribute to our understanding of ourselves?;By showing
how our own culture and behaviors are shaped by historical and social forces.
32. How does Anthropology help to foster empathy and understanding?;By encouraging
us to see the world from different perspectives and to understand the experiences
of others.
33. What is the difference between material and non-material culture?;Material
culture includes physical objects; non-material culture includes beliefs, values,
and ideas.
34. What are values?;Shared ideas about what is good, bad, right, or wrong in a
society.
35. What are beliefs?;Shared ideas about the nature of reality, often including
religious or spiritual beliefs.
36. What are norms?;Rules and guidelines that govern behavior in a society.
(Folkways vs. Mores)
37. What is enculturation?;The process of learning one's own culture.
38. What is acculturation?;The process of cultural change resulting from contact
between different cultures.
39. Summarize the main points of anthropology's historical development.;(Your
summary here – refer back to the text for details).
40. List the major contributions of anthropology.;(Your list here).
41. What are the strengths and weaknesses of a relativistic approach to studying
culture?;(Your analysis here).
42. How can ethnocentrism hinder cross-cultural understanding?;(Your explanation).
43. Discuss the ethical considerations in anthropological research.;(Your
discussion).
44. How has globalization impacted anthropological study?;(Your response).
45. What are some of the challenges facing Anthropology today?;(Your perspective).
46. Give an example of cultural relativism.;(An example from the text or your own
knowledge)
47. Give an example of ethnocentrism.;(An example)
48. Give an example of applied Anthropology.;(An example)
49. Name a famous anthropologist and their contribution.;(Name and contribution)
50. Explain how Anthropology helps us understand ourselves better.;(Your
explanation)
