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notis

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The primary method for reconstructing male and female activities from the archaeological record comes from
 
  a. ceramic analysis.
  b. lithic (including groundstone) analysis.
  c. ethnographic analogy.
  d. gender ideology.
  e. experimental archaeology

Question 2

Ethnographic data from a variety of societies around the world has shown which of the following about men's and women's roles in ceramic manufacture?
 
  a. When pottery is made by hand, it is usually made by women; when pottery is made on a wheel, it is usually made by men.
  b. When pottery is made by hand, it is usually made by men; when pottery is made on a wheel, it is usually made by women.
  c. When pottery is made on a wheel, men and women participate equally in the manufacturing process; women dominate the manufacturing process when pottery is made by hand.
  d. When pottery is made by hand, men and women participate equally in the manufacturing process; women dominate the manufacturing process when pottery is made on a wheel.
  e. When pottery is made it is either difficult or easy, depending on the consistency of the clay. When difficulties arise, males step in to assume the task.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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