Ms. G Anthropology Quiz

What is the study of humankind called?

• sociology

• psychology

• biology

• anthropology

Which subfield of anthropology focuses on the study of language and its role in society?

• linguistic anthropology

• physical anthropology

• archaeology

• cultural anthropology

What is the scientific study of past human cultures and civilizations called?

• archaeology

• geology

• paleontology

• anthropology

Which subfield of anthropology examines the ways in which people use language to create meaning?

• cultural anthropology

• archaeology

• physical anthropology

• linguistic anthropology

What is the term for the process of uncovering and studying artifacts and other physical remains of past human societies?

• archaeology

• geology

• paleontology

• anthropology

Which subfield of anthropology studies the cultural beliefs, practices, and social institutions of different societies?

• archaeology

• linguistics

• physical anthropology

• cultural anthropology

What is the term for the systematic study of human remains to understand past populations and their lifestyles?

• biological anthropology

• archaeology

• paleontology

• anthropology