3 page essay paper question #2

Anthropology 150 Spring 2020

Second Exam

Instructions: In an essay, respond to ONE of the questions. Your essay should be at least three pages, but should not exceed five pages. Please remember that your answer is to be in the form of an essay. An essay is not a two-sentence response, but rather a well-developed argument supported by citations of evidence. An essay gives you the opportunity to demonstrate what you know; don’t be terse. If you are uncertain how to write an essay and/or develop a written argument, please visit howtowriteanessay.com. Essays should be prepared without the use of any resources other than the assigned readings, lectures, and lecture presentations (the Powerpoint files). You may not use any texts or online resources except electronic journals that accessed through the library, or resources provided by the textbook publishers. Any outside resources used should supplement, rather than replace, the assigned readings and lectures. It is expressly prohibited to use wikipedia.com or other online encyclopedia. Do not use dictionary.com or other online dictionary for definitions; use the assigned readings for definitions. If you are found to have cut and pasted material from any web site, your will receive a grade of "F" on the exam.

You will upload your responses via Canvas, using a link to TurnItIn.com, located in the Week 10 block. From Canvas, Select the “Submit Second Exam" link. Clinking on the link will open a window within the TurnItIn.com system. Follow the instructions there to upload your file. Make sure that the file has been submitted as well as uploaded. The title of the document you submit should be “YourNameMidterm2.xxx". Permissible formats for submission include MS Word, WordPerfect, RTF, and PDF. You are not allowed to submit files in PAGES or Google DOCS formats. If you have problems uploading your essay, send a copy in one of the allowed formats via email to [email protected]

Midterms may be submitted up until 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020. Late submissions will not be accepted without a medical excuse. If you have questions or concerns, please e- mail me directly at [email protected]. Please use Anthro150 question as your subject header. Please be sure to review the course policies on plagiarism, which are contained in the syllabus

Essay Questions

1. Would it be correct to say that language is a distinguishing feature of Homo sapiens sapiens? Contrast modern human language (Homo sapiens sapiens) and communication systems with those of other animals, including other hominins. You should include a discussion of the communication systems and language capabilities of non-human primates.

2. In Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond discusses the “Collision at Cajamarca.” Analyze the collision at Cajamarca and its outcome in terms of Diamond’s discussion of proximate and ultimate factors. Your answer should include a discussion of the differences between the Neolithic Revolution in the Old World and the New World.