Module 1

Question 1

What is Anthropology?

Answer 1

Is the study of human beings and their ancestors through time In terms of physical characteristics, environmental and social relations and culture.

Question 2

What is the method that helps them understand their way of life by observing and joining in daily activities

Answer 2

Comparative study

Question 3

Anthropology focuses on , what fieldwork? which means closely studying a community by living with them.

Answer 3

Ethnographic fieldwork

Question 4

It describes anthropology as a science seeking to “ uncover principles of behavior that apply to all human communities.” From whom?

Answer 4

American Anthropological Association

Question 5

Anthropology has many features in common with other social sciences and humanities. What are those?.

Answer 5

1. Physical
2. Linguistic
3. Cultural
4. Applied
5. Archeology

Question 6

Explain the physical anthropology

Answer 6

studies how humans have physically changed over time and how people differ today.

Question 7

Explain the Linguistic anthropology

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studies how people use language and how it connects to their culture. It looks at how language shapes the way people think, live, and communicate.

Question 8

Explain the cultural anthropology

Answer 8

studies the way people live by looking at their beliefs, traditions, behaviors, and things they create or use

Question 9

Explain the applied anthropology

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uses what we learn about people and cultures to help solve real-life problems, like health issues, education, or community conflicts.

Question 10

Explain the archeology anthropology.

Answer 10

The study of past human life by examining remains like tools, buildings, and artifacts.

Question 11

Evolutions are key concepts in the study of the origin of modern humans. What are those?.

Answer 11

Biological and cultural evolution

Question 12

Is the slow change in the genes and traits of living things over generations.

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Biological evolution

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Is the way human culture—like beliefs, tools, and customs—changes and grows over time, becoming more complex.

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Cultural evolution

Question 14

Is the study of how people behave in groups and how society affects their actions. It helps us understand why people act a certain way based on their environment and relationships. Sociologists use scientific methods to study patterns in human behavior.

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Nature and scope of sociology

Question 15

What are the goals of sociology?

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1. Develop ideas and theories about how society works.
2. Understand human nature and our roles in society.
3. Realize how people and society are connected and influence each other.
4. Learn social facts through research and question our own biases.
5. Explore different views of truth and morality, which can vary based on culture and social norms.

Question 16

What are the branches of sociology?

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• Social organization
• Social psychology
• Applied sociology
• Population studies
• Human ecology
• Sociological theory and research
• Social change

Question 17

Examines cause change in society, like disasters, political issues, or social problems.

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Social change

Question 18

Develops methods to study and explain social issues scientifically.

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SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY AND RESEARCH

Question 19

Studies how the environment and social institutions affect people’s behavior.

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Human ecology

Question 20

Focuses on population size, growth, and how people move and live in society.

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POPULATION STUDIES

Question 21

Uses sociological research to solve real-life social problems.

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APPLIED SOCIOLOGY

Question 22

Looks at how people’s thoughts and behaviors are influenced by others and social situations.

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question 23

Studies how groups like families, religions, and institutions are structured and how they affect people.

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SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

Question 24

What are the three psychological perspectives?

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• SYMBOLIC INTERTACTIONISM
• FUNCTIONALISM
• CONFLICT THEORY

Question 25

Focuses on small, everyday interactions and how people use symbols (like language or gestures) to communicate and create meaning.

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SYMBOLIC INTERTACTIONISM

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See society as a system where all parts work together to keep it stable and running smoothly.

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FUNCTIONALISM

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Believes society is shaped by conflict and inequality, where powerful groups control resources and the weaker groups struggle.

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CONFLICT THEORY

Question 28

is how people adapt to their surroundings and live together. It includes what they know, believe, create, and do—like customs, laws, art, and traditions. Culture shapes how people interact with each other and their environment.

Answer 28

Culture

Question 29

Society came from latin word which means

Answer 29

Societas meaning comrade, friend, or ally -used to describe a bond or interaction between parties that are friendly or at least civil.

Question 30

What are the elements of culture?

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• knowledge • beliefs • reality • social norms

Question 31

What exists, whether it's physical (like objects) or non-physical (like ideas).

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Reality

Question 32

Rules or expectations on how people should behave in certain situations.

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Social norms

Question 33

Ideas that people accept as true or real.

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Beliefs

Question 34

Information people believe to be true and useful.

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Knowledge

Question 35

What are the different forms of social norms?

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• folkways • mores • values • technology

Question 36

Beliefs about what is important or worth having in life, like honesty or respect.

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Values

Question 37

Using knowledge and skills to create tools or products that make life easier.

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Technology

Question 38

Moral rules that help people know what is right or wrong behavior.

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Mores

Question 39

Everyday habits or customs people follow, like greetings or table manners.

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Folkways

Question 40

is a group of people who live together and interact with each other. It is created through human relationships and cooperation to meet basic needs like safety, food, and shelter.

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Society

Question 41

is something that represents a nation's freedom to govern itself, like a national flag, anthem, constitution, or independence day. It shows that the country is self-ruling and not controlled by another power.

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Symbol of political independence

Question 42

means to describe all the features of a place, including its land, people, culture, economy, natural resources, and political systems. It gives a complete picture of what makes the territory unique.

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Characterize the totality of a territory

Question 43

is a way through which people, communities, or countries rely on each other for goods, services, or resources—like through trade, businesses, or shared labor. It helps economies grow by working together.

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Avenue for economic interdependence

Question 44

is how we show who we are through our language, behavior, clothing, beliefs, traditions, and the groups we belong to. It reflects our culture, values, and personal experiences

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Representation our identity

Question 45

is a way through which people, communities, or countries rely on each other for goods, services, or resources—like through trade, businesses, or shared labor. It helps economies grow by working together.

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Avenue for economic interdependence

Question 46

is how we show who we are through our language, behavior, clothing, beliefs, traditions, and the groups we belong to. It reflects our culture, values, and personal experiences.

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Representation of our identity

Question 47

means that different cultures have different ways of living, thinking, and behaving.

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Cultural variation

Question 48

is when someone believes their culture is better than others and judges other cultures based on their own.

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Ethnocentrism

Question 49

is the idea that all cultures are different and should be understood and respected based on their own values and beliefs, not by comparing them to others.

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Cultural relativism