The Major Contributions That the Historical Materialist (Postprocessual) Approaches Have

question 5

Multiple Choice

The major contributions that the historical materialist (postprocessual) approaches have made to archaeological science include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) that many perspectives on ancient society have been neglected.
• B) that human societies are integrated, holistic systems.
• C) that meaning is more important than materialism.
• D) that archaeologists must critically examine their social responsibilities.

Distinguish between attainable and unattainable points on the production possibilities curve.

Recognize the effects of technological changes and resource quantity/quality differences on an economy’s production possibilities.

Evaluate the consequences of economic growth or unemployment on a production possibilities curve.

Understand the historical significance of the Nullification Crisis and its implications on federal and state relations.

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