Carl Linnaeus Tried to Classify Humans in the 1700s

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Multiple Choice

Carl Linnaeus tried to classify humans in the 1700s.What was Linnaeus's scheme?

• A) He put whites on top,Asians next,and blacks on the bottom of his hierarchy.
• B) He came up with an elaborate classification of 14 sub-race categories based on skin and hair.
• C) He established four colour types,descending in civilization level from white,red,and yellow to black.
• D) He based his scheme on skull shape and physical stature as indicators of fitness.

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