Question

course test - english 3
anthropology is the study of humanity. stated another way, it is the scientific study of human life. anthropologists are scientists. their job is to examine and observe all aspects of what we know as human. anthropologists are interested in the history, evolution, society, and culture of all humans who have ever existed.
the field of anthropology is divided into more specific areas. biological anthropology is the study of humans as physical organisms. through time, humans have evolved into a complex life - form unique to the animal kingdom. another area, cultural anthropology, is the study of the culture and society of humans. we humans live together in groups or societies that are based on relationships with one another. each society shares certain values and attitudes about life. the manner in which people think and behave defines the culture of the society. yet another branch of anthropology is archaeology. archaeologists study ancient civilizations by recovering and analyzing artifacts and relics.
anthropology is the study of everything human, from the prehistoric past to the modern - day present. the knowledge from this science has helped us better understand humans and human nature. like all animals, we are born with genetically inherited traits that direct much of our lives. yet, unlike all animals, we are capable of interacting with the world in an exceptional manner through our learned behaviors.

1. based on the context of the passage, culture can best be defined as

a. the level of education in society.
b. the civilized behavior of a society.
c. the artistic achievements of society.
d. the beliefs that characterize a society.

1. based on the context of the passage, what does human nature mean?

a. ability to act morally and ethically
b. behavior that is considered imperfect
c. traits and qualities common to all humans
d. behavior that humans share with animals

1. based on the context of the passage, scientific study can best be defined as

a. the accumulation of knowledge.
b. the observation of humanity.
c. the investigation of historical events.
d. the excavation of ancient sites.

Explanation:

• For question 25: The passage mentions that each society shares certain values and attitudes which define its culture. These values and attitudes are beliefs that characterize a society.
• For question 26: The passage states that humans have genetically - inherited traits and learned behaviors which are common to all humans, defining human nature.
• For question 27: The passage describes anthropology as the scientific study of humanity, which involves observing all aspects of humans. So scientific study here can be defined as the observation of humanity.

Answer:

1. D. the beliefs that characterize a society.
2. C. traits and qualities common to all humans
3. B. the observation of humanity.