Rethinking the Color Line, 3/e

Part I: Sorting by Color: Why We Attach Meaning to Race

How Our Skins Got Their Color


1	Because cattle herders migrating to northern Europe had dark skin, wore heavy clothing due to warm weather, and did not exploit marine food resources

		A)	they adapted by developing light skin.
		B)	they did not get enough Vitamin D.
		C)	they did not get enough calcium.
		D)	All of the above

2	In the article “How Our Skins Got Their Color,” the author argues that African parents may have preferred darker babies because

		A)	lighter babies always developed rickets.
		B)	darker babies grew up to be stronger and healthier than lighter babies.
		C)	lighter babies tended to have harmful recessive traits.
		D)	None of the above: Africa parents probably preferred lighter babies.

3	According to Marvin Harris, Arctic Eskimos did not develop light skin because

		A)	they did not experience enough daylight.
		B)	their diet was rich in calcium and vitamin D.
		C)	parents preferred darker skinned babies.
		D)	they could not get enough calcium.

4	The latitude and climate determine skin color.

		A)	True
		B)	False

5	Since sun exposure brings harmful effects, lighter skin must result from the cultural preference of parents.

		A)	True
		B)	False

6	Explain how natural selection might influence cultural selection. Need a Hint?

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