Question

Which of the following were characteristic of anthropologists during the 19th century?

a) They usually classified different cultures on the basis of subsistence patterns.
b) They totally rejected the approach of classifying cultures based on whether they were "civilized" or "primitive".
c) They did not yet have a system for classifying different cultures.
d) none of the above

Answer 1

Anthropologists in the 19th century typically a) classified cultures based on subsistence patterns.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the 19th century, anthropologists exhibited certain characteristics in their studies. They often classified different cultures based on subsistence patterns, which refer to the ways in which societies obtain food. Additionally, it is incorrect to say that they did not have a system for classifying different cultures. They did have systems, such as the evolutionary scheme proposed by Edward Tylor, which assigned cultures to different stages of development. Therefore, the correct answer is a) They usually classified different cultures on the basis of subsistence patterns.