This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Kelly conducted ethnoarchaeological research among the Mikea of Madagascar to answer which of the ... (Read 61 times)

stevenposner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 608
Kelly conducted ethnoarchaeological research among the Mikea of Madagascar to answer which of the following questions?
 
  a. Are different lengths of stay in different types of settlements reflected in the material remains left behind at Mikea sites?
  b. What are the long-term effects of Mikea slash-and-burn horticulture on soil nutrients?
  c. Are different subsistence practices reflected in the material remains left behind at Mikea sites?
  d. How do Mikea women herd cattle and pigs,
  e. What are the effects of maize and manioc production on the Madagascar economy?

Question 2

The purpose of Binford's ethnoarchaeological research among the Nunamiut Eskimo of Alaska was
 
  a. to document Nunamiut subsistence strategies in order to determine what prehistoric adaptations in other arctic environments may have entailed.
  b. to determine how the kinship system of the Nunamiut differed from the kinship systems of cultures in non-marginal environments.
  c. to observe living people and see what remains their activities left behind in an attempt to strengthen inferences from archaeological data.
  d. to determine the effect of seasonality on Nunamiut hunting practices.
  e. to evaluate an inferential argument using archaeological data, because the systemic context can be observed independently of the archaeological data.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bpool94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c




stevenposner

  • Member
  • Posts: 608
Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


skipfourms123

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library