How Does Archaeology Differ from Other Approaches to Cultural Anthropology

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does archaeology differ from other approaches to cultural anthropology?

• A) Only archaeology can look through long stretches of time and directly examine evolutionary trends.
• B) Archaeology is the only approach that uses historical records in addition to studying living peoples.
• C) Archaeology studies both humans and other animals, which aids our understanding of evolutionary trends.
• D) Only archaeology uses cultures around the world to explain global trends.

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