When and Where Can the First Clear Evidence of Culture

question 33

Multiple Choice

When and where can the first clear evidence of culture be traced?

• A) The Amazon River Basin more than three million years ago.
• B) The Middle East nearly ten million years ago.
• C) The plains of Africa about two million years ago.
• D) The mountain passes of Manchuria more than five million years ago.

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Definitions:

Subculture

A group within a larger culture that differentiates itself from the larger culture through unique sets of behaviors, beliefs, and values.

Microculture

A specific, distinct culture existing within a larger, dominant culture, distinguished by its customs, values, and behaviors.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and free from outside control in making decisions or in choosing one's actions.

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing for the past, which can profoundly influence consumer preferences and buying behavior.