Define  Anthropology.


Anthropology is a discipline that studies human culture and evolutionary aspects of human biology.

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What are Primates ?


Primates are a subgroup of a larger group of mammals. They include monkeys, apes and humans. They have body hair, a relatively long gestation period following birth, mammary glands, different types of teeth, and the ability to maintain a constant body temperature.
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Define the term Hominoids?


Hominoids are different from monkeys in a number of ways. They have a larger body and do not have a tail. Besides, there is a longer period of infant development and dependency amongst hominoids.

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What is meant by Ethnography ?


Ethnography is the study of contemporary ethnic groups. It includes an examination of their modes of livelihood, technology, gender roles, rituals, political institutions and social customs.

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What is meant by Artefacts?


Artefacts are objects that are made by human beings.  The term can refer to a wide range of things : tools, paintings, sculpture, engravings.

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