ANTH 110 Exam 4 Study Guide

Flashcards for ANTH 110 Exam 4 Study Guide.

According to Anthony Wallace, What are the two categories of supernatural beliefs?

Magic and Religion

List the evolutions of belief systems.

Animism, Polytheism, Monotheism

What are the Social and Psychological functions of Religion?

Provides explanations, social cohesion, and emotional support

Name three types of rites covered in the lectures.

Rites of Passage, Rites of Intensification, Rites of Separation

Who discussed the role of Religion in Modern Societies?

Marvin Harris

What are the levels of political organization?

Bands, Tribes, Chiefdoms, States

What are ways societies maintain Social control?

Social norms, deviance, sanctions, informal social controls, formal social controls

How are disputes resolved?

Violent vs. Peaceful means

What article did Lawrence Keeley write?

War Before Civilization

What are the two terms used to describe biological and cultural constructions?

Sex and Gender

Who wrote Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies?

Margaret Mead

What are some key topics in the study of culture change?

Cultural Diffusion, Selectivity, Reciprocity, Acculturation, Globalization

Who wrote about "Future Shock"?

Alvin Toffler

What defines folk cultures/societies?

Traditional customs, close-knit communities, and a focus on local culture

What is the focus of Dr. Raab’s studies in Bates County?

survival of folk cultures

Define Culture.

Shared behaviors, beliefs, and values

Define Cultural Relativism.

Understanding cultures on their own terms

Define Ethnocentrism.

Judging cultures based on one's own cultural standards