1. What is Development Anthropology?
A. The study of ancient civilizations
B. The study of economic development
C. The study of cultural changes in developing societies
D. The study of political systems
Answer: C
2. Who is considered the founder of Development Anthropology?
A. Margaret Mead
B. Max Weber
C. Julian Steward
D. Eric Wolf
Answer: A
3. What is “modernization theory” in Development Anthropology?
A. The theory that societies evolve through stages of development
B. The theory that economic factors are the primary drivers of development
C. The theory that culture is static and unchanging
D. The theory that development should prioritize traditional practices
Answer: A
4. What is “dependency theory”?
A. The theory that economic factors are the primary drivers of development
B. The theory that development should prioritize traditional practices
C. The theory that development is hindered by unequal power relations
D. The theory that culture is static and unchanging
Answer: C
5. What is “sustainable development”?
A. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations
B. Development that focuses only on economic growth
C. Development that ignores cultural factors
D. Development that prioritizes urban areas over rural areas
Answer: A
6. What is “participatory development”?
A. Development led by external experts without local input
B. Development that involves active participation of local communities
C. Development that focuses on economic factors only
D. Development that excludes marginalized groups
Answer: B
7. What is “culture of poverty”?
A. The belief that poverty is caused by cultural factors
B. The belief that poverty is solely due to economic factors
C. The belief that development should prioritize urban areas
D. The belief that poverty is a temporary phase in development
Answer: A
8. What is “microfinance”?
A. A form of development aid provided by international organizations
B. Financial services, such as loans and savings, provided to low-income individuals
C. Large-scale infrastructure projects
D. Development programs focused on cultural preservation
Answer: B
9. What is “cultural relativism”?
A. The belief that all cultures should be judged by the same standards
B. The belief that cultural practices should never change
C. The belief that cultures should be understood within their own contexts
D. The belief that culture is the main obstacle to development
Answer: C
10. What is “gender mainstreaming” in development?
A. Prioritizing men’s issues over women’s issues in development programs
B. Integrating gender perspectives into all aspects of development
C. Ignoring gender disparities in development projects
D. Excluding women from development initiatives
Answer: B
11. What is “structural adjustment”?
A. A form of cultural exchange between societies
B. Economic policies imposed by international financial institutions on developing countries
C. Development programs focused on infrastructure projects
D. A theory of development based on cultural evolution
Answer: B
12. What is “indigenous development”?
A. Development that focuses on indigenous cultures and knowledge
B. Development that excludes indigenous communities
C. Development that prioritizes urban areas over indigenous territories
D. Development that ignores cultural factors
Answer: A
13. What is “community-based development”?
A. Development led by external experts without local input
B. Development that involves active participation of local communities
C. Development that focuses on economic factors only
D. Development that excludes marginalized groups
Answer: B
14. What is “social capital” in development?
A. Financial resources for development projects
B. The network of social relationships and trust within a community
C. Investments in human capital
D. Development programs focused on social services
Answer: B
15. What is “bottom-up development”?
A. Development led by national governments
B. Development that starts at the grassroots level
C. Development that ignores local needs
D. Development that focuses only on economic growth
Answer: B
16. What is “human development”?
A. Development that prioritizes economic growth
B. Development that focuses on improving people’s well-being and capabilities
C. Development that ignores cultural factors
D. Development that excludes marginalized groups
Answer: B
17. What is “aid dependency”?
A. The reliance of developing countries on foreign aid
B. The self-sufficiency of developing countries in aid provision
C. The belief that aid is not necessary for development
D. The belief that development should prioritize urban areas
Answer: A
18. What is “development anthropology of health”?
A. The study of healthcare systems in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting health and healthcare in developing countries
C. The study of medical technologies
D. The study of economic factors affecting health
Answer: B
19. What is “humanitarian aid”?
A. Aid provided to address immediate humanitarian crises
B. Long-term development assistance
C. Aid focused on economic growth
D. Aid that excludes marginalized groups
Answer: A
20. What is “post-development”?
A. The belief that development is an ongoing process
B. The critique of traditional development approaches
C. The focus on economic growth
D. The exclusion of cultural factors from development
Answer: B
21. What is “development anthropology of education”?
A. The study of educational systems in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting education in developing countries
C. The study of technological advancements in education
D. The study of economic factors affecting education
Answer: B
22. What is “food security” in development?
A. The availability of diverse and nutritious food
B. The study of food cultures
C. The exclusion of food from development initiatives
D. The focus on urban areas for food production
Answer: A
23. What is “development anthropology of migration”?
A. The study of migration patterns in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting migration in developing countries
C. The study of economic factors affecting migration
D. The study of political systems affecting migration
Answer: B
24. What is “environmental sustainability” in development?
A. The focus on short-term economic gains
B. The ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations
C. The exclusion of environmental concerns from development
D. The focus on urban areas at the expense of the environment
Answer: B
25. What is “community resilience” in development anthropology?
A. The ability of communities to resist change
B. The ability of communities to recover from shocks and stresses
C. The exclusion of communities from development initiatives
D. The focus on individual resilience
Answer: B
26. What is “ethnodevelopment”?
A. Development that focuses on individual achievements
B. Development that prioritizes ethnic groups
C. Development that ignores cultural diversity
D. Development that excludes marginalized groups
Answer: B
27. What is “local knowledge” in development anthropology?
A. Knowledge produced by international organizations
B. Knowledge specific to local contexts and cultures
C. Knowledge restricted to urban areas
D. Knowledge that ignores cultural factors
Answer: B
28. What is “bottom-up planning”?
A. Planning led by national governments
B. Planning that starts at the grassroots level
C. Planning that excludes local communities
D. Planning that focuses only on economic growth
Answer: B
29. What is “sustainable livelihoods” in development anthropology?
A. Livelihoods that focus on short-term gains
B. Livelihoods that prioritize economic growth
C. Livelihoods that meet current needs without compromising future generations
D. Livelihoods that exclude marginalized groups
Answer: C
30. What is “capacity building” in development?
A. Building physical infrastructure
B. Building the skills and capabilities of individuals and communities
C. Building political power
D. Building economic wealth
Answer: B
31. What is “cultural adaptation”?
A. The process of preserving traditional cultures
B. The process of adjusting to new cultural contexts
C. The process of excluding cultural diversity
D. The process of ignoring cultural factors
Answer: B
32. What is “traditional ecological knowledge”?
A. Knowledge focused on urban areas
B. Knowledge of traditional ecological practices
C. Knowledge that ignores environmental concerns
D. Knowledge restricted to developed countries
Answer: B
33. What is “cultural resilience” in development anthropology?
A. The ability of cultures to resist change
B. The ability of cultures to adapt and thrive
C. The exclusion of cultural factors from development
D. The focus on individual resilience
Answer: A
34. What is “development anthropology of climate change”?
A. The study of climate change in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting climate change in developing countries
C. The study of economic factors affecting climate change
D. The study of political systems affecting climate change
Answer: B
35. What is “inclusive development”?
A. Development that excludes certain groups
B. Development that includes all members of society
C. Development that focuses on economic growth only
D. Development that prioritizes urban areas
Answer: B
36. What is “socioeconomic development”?
A. Development focused solely on social factors
B. Development focused solely on economic factors
C. Development that integrates social and economic factors
D. Development that ignores social and economic factors
Answer: C
37. What is “cultural preservation” in development?
A. The process of ignoring cultural factors
B. The process of integrating modern practices with traditional cultures
C. The process of maintaining and protecting cultural heritage
D. The process of excluding cultural practices
Answer: C
38. What is “gender equity” in development?
A. The belief that men and women should be treated differently
B. The belief that development should focus solely on women’s issues
C. The belief in fairness and justice for all genders
D. The belief that gender does not affect development
Answer: C
39. What is “development intervention”?
A. Actions taken to promote development
B. Actions taken to resist development
C. Actions taken to preserve traditional cultures
D. Actions taken to exclude marginalized groups
Answer: A
40. What is “cultural change” in development anthropology?
A. The process of preserving traditional cultures
B. The process of adapting cultures to new contexts
C. The process of resisting cultural change
D. The process of ignoring cultural factors
Answer: B
41. What is “ethnography” in development anthropology?
A. The study of economic systems
B. The study of cultural practices through direct observation
C. The study of political systems
D. The study of technological advancements
Answer: B
42. What is “socio-cultural impact assessment”?
A. The assessment of economic impacts of development projects
B. The assessment of social and cultural impacts of development projects
C. The assessment of environmental impacts of development projects
D. The assessment of technological impacts of development projects
Answer: B
43. What is “community participation” in development?
A. Involvement of communities in decision-making processes
B. Exclusion of communities from development initiatives
C. Prioritization of economic growth over community needs
D. Focus on individual achievements
Answer: A
44. What is “development anthropology of urbanization”?
A. The study of urban development in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting urbanization in developing countries
C. The study of rural development
D. The study of environmental factors affecting urbanization
Answer: B
45. What is “cultural exchange”?
A. The process of sharing cultural practices between societies
B. The process of excluding cultural practices
C. The process of resisting cultural change
D. The process of focusing solely on economic factors
Answer: A
46. What is “inclusive governance”?
A. Governance that excludes marginalized groups
B. Governance that includes all members of society in decision-making processes
C. Governance that focuses solely on economic growth
D. Governance that ignores social factors
Answer: B
47. What is “community empowerment”?
A. The process of providing communities with control and resources
B. The process of excluding communities from decision-making
C. The process of focusing solely on economic factors
D. The process of ignoring cultural factors
Answer: A
48. What is “indigenous knowledge”?
A. Knowledge produced by international organizations
B. Knowledge specific to indigenous cultures and practices
C. Knowledge that ignores cultural diversity
D. Knowledge restricted to urban areas
Answer: B
49. What is “cultural adaptation”?
A. The process of preserving traditional cultures
B. The process of adjusting cultural practices to new contexts
C. The process of resisting cultural change
D. The process of ignoring cultural factors
Answer: B
50. What is “economic development”?
A. Development focused solely on social factors
B. Development focused solely on economic growth
C. Development that integrates social and economic factors
D. Development that ignores economic factors
Answer: B
51. What is “development anthropology of globalization”?
A. The study of globalization in developed countries
B. The study of cultural factors affecting globalization in developing countries
C. The study of economic factors affecting globalization
D. The study of political systems affecting globalization
Answer: B
52. What is “socio-cultural change”?
A. Change that affects only economic factors
B. Change that affects social and cultural aspects of society
C. Change that excludes cultural factors
D. Change that focuses solely on technological advancements
Answer: B
53. What is “cultural integration”?
A. The process of excluding cultural practices
B. The process of blending different cultural practices
C. The process of resisting cultural change
D. The process of focusing solely on economic factors
Answer: B
54. What is “social justice” in development?
A. The focus on economic growth
B. The focus on achieving fairness and equity in society
C. The exclusion of marginalized groups
D. The focus on individual achievements
Answer: B
55. What is “human rights” in development?
A. Rights that focus solely on economic factors
B. Rights that are guaranteed to all individuals regardless of their background
C. Rights that exclude marginalized groups
D. Rights that are restricted to certain countries
Answer: B
56. What is “cultural diversity”?
A. The presence of multiple cultural groups within a society
B. The exclusion of certain cultural practices
C. The resistance to cultural change
D. The focus on individual achievements
Answer: A
57. What is “social inclusion”?
A. The process of excluding certain groups from development initiatives
B. The process of including all members of society in development efforts
C. The focus on economic growth over social factors
D. The focus on technological advancements
Answer: B
58. What is “cultural preservation”?
A. The process of maintaining and protecting cultural heritage
B. The process of excluding cultural practices
C. The process of focusing solely on economic growth
D. The process of resisting cultural change
Answer: A
59. What is “cultural sensitivity”?
A. The awareness and respect for different cultural practices
B. The exclusion of cultural practices from development
C. The resistance to cultural change
D. The focus on individual achievements
Answer: A
60. What is “cultural competence”?
A. The ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures
B. The ability to resist cultural change
C. The ability to exclude certain cultural practices
D. The ability to focus solely on economic factors
Answer: A
61. What is “social capital”?
A. The network of social relationships and trust within a community
B. The financial resources available for development
C. The human capital available for development
D. The physical infrastructure available for development
Answer: A
62. What is “community development”?
A. Development that focuses solely on economic factors
B. Development that involves active participation of local communities
C. Development that excludes local communities
D. Development that focuses only on urban areas
Answer: B
63. What is “economic sustainability”?
A. The ability to achieve long-term economic growth without depleting resources
B. The focus on short-term economic gains
C. The exclusion of economic factors from development
D. The focus on environmental concerns
Answer: A
64. What is “cultural impact assessment”?
A. The assessment of cultural impacts of development projects
B. The assessment of economic impacts of development projects
C. The assessment of environmental impacts of development projects
D. The assessment of technological impacts of development projects
Answer: A
65. What is “integrated development”?
A. Development that focuses solely on one aspect
B. Development that integrates social, economic, and environmental factors
C. Development that excludes certain aspects
D. Development that focuses on short-term gains
Answer: B
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