Which of the Following Statements Distinguishes 19th-Century Anthropology from Current

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements distinguishes 19th-century anthropology from current anthropology?

• A) 19th-century anthropology laid the groundwork for race-based theories of today.
• B) 19th-century anthropology provided a racial typology that still stands today.
• C) 19th-century anthropology concocted harmful theories of race that are no longer believed today.
• D) 19th-century anthropology race theory was less than perfect but was basically harmless.

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