Ian Hodder's Work in the 1980s Among Several Contemporary Ethnic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ian Hodder's work in the 1980s among several contemporary ethnic groups in eastern Africa showed that

• A) tool styles were symbols of group identity.
• B) pottery styles were symbols of group identity.
• C) ear ornaments were symbols of group identity.
• D) contemporary distribution of pottery styles corresponded to patterns of pottery style distribution discovered in the archaeological record of this region.

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Definitions:

Group Depreciation Method

An accounting technique used to depreciate a portfolio of assets collectively, often applied to assets with similar characteristics and useful lives.

Accumulated Depreciation

This represents the total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since it was acquired.

Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits Depreciation

An accelerated depreciation method that allocates a proportionally higher depreciation in the early years of an asset's life and less in the later years, based on a fraction determined by the asset's useful life.

Economic Life

The period over which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose.