Author Question: Kelly's description of his experiences while conducting ethnoarchaeological research in Madagascar ... (Read 119 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 20, 2018

Kelly's description of his experiences while conducting ethnoarchaeological research in Madagascar illustrates all of the following except:

a. that ethnoarchaeology is the best way for archaeologists to learn how difficult it is to interpret human behavior from static material remains.
b. that while engaged in this type of research the archaeologist learns as much about his or her own limits and prejudices as they do about another culture.
c. that the archaeologist conducting an ethnoarchaeological study must immerse him or herself in the other culture and participate in it as much as possible.
d. that English speakers do well among foreigners who, for the most part, speak English.
e. that Mikea wanted virtually all that they owned, especially clothing and to avoid problems they carried no spare clothing.

Question 2

Regarding trash disposal, Kelly's research among the Mikea of Madagascar revealed

a. there was no pattern evident in the way people disposed of their trash.
b. that people always disposed of their trash very close to their homes so their animals could forage for edible remains.
c. the larger trash was swept into an arc around the settlement while the smaller pieces were trampled into the sand.
d. that people deposited their trash further from their homes the longer the settlement was occupied.
e. that Mikea has little or no trash to deposit.