IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Social and Cultural Anthropology

The language of anthropology: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on The language of anthropology.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the study of Social and Cultural Anthropology, which key concept refers to the qualities and design of physical objects and how they are used by people to create meaning and social relations?

Question 2

1 mark

The concept of identity in the language of anthropology is best described as:

Question 3

1 mark

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Question 4

1 mark

Which key anthropological concept refers to the system of shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that members of a society use to cope with their world and with one another?

Question 5

1 mark

Within the language of anthropology, the concept of social relations primarily examines:

Question 6

2 marks

In the language of anthropology, what is the significance of the concept of materiality?

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Question 7

3 marks

Anthropological terminology is essential for understanding human social life. (a) Define the anthropological concept of culture.
(b) Explain why anthropologists view culture as a learned behavior rather than something innate or biological.

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Question 8

4 marks

In the language of anthropology, the concept of social relations is fundamental to understanding human society.

(a) Define social relations from an anthropological perspective.
(b) Explain how social relations are often mediated through the concept of power within a specific social group.

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