ANT 2000: Intro to Anthropology – Spring 2005 - Final Exam Concepts

From Lectures

1) Academic anthropology (Overview, Unit 7)

2) Aztec cannibalism (L)

3) Aztec sacrificial victim (L)

4) Explanation of Aztec cannibalism (L)

5) Classification of Santeria (L)

6) Expansion of Santeria (L)

7) Function of Santeria (L)

8) Theory of global warming (L)

9) Solution to global warming (L)

10) Strontium-90 in baby teeth (L)

11) Oil and U.S. economic recessions (L)

12) Wave theory and equilibrium models (L)

13) Cycles in American history (L)

14) Main cause of periodic cycles in American history (L)

15) Fundamental tension in American society (L)

From Required Readings

16) Meaning of the word "biophilia" (11)

17) Eskimo understanding of the world (11)

18) Genius of Eskimo people (11)

19) Work of tribal healers (29)

20) World Health Organization anti-AIDS campaign (29)

21) Nature of zombies (30)

22) Zombie master’s potion (30)

23) Importance of a healthy environment (40)

24) Development of warfare (15)

25) Decline of New World Indian populations (33)

Final Exam – 9:30 am – Monday, April 25, 2005

The Class Notes at www.fiu.edu/~brownjb are to assist students in understanding general points made in the class lectures and readings. They are not intended to be comprehensive or cover all lecture and reading materials on the final exam. Nor are they a substitute for class attendance, which is essential to your gaining an in-depth understanding of the case studies and required reading materials.