Question

Anthropologists have studied the role of quinoa (ancient grain) in the culture of Bolivia. The researchers interviewed people about how frequently they ate quinoa, where they ate it (at home or in restaurants), and during what time of day they ate it. The researchers also asked people about how they prepare quinoa, where they obtain quinoa products, and any beliefs they might have about the quinoa (such as their nutritional value). The data were used to assess the role of quinoa in the culture. The researchers also considered how this relates to global quinoa consumption patterns.What is the primary field of anthropology addressed in this research?a. Linguistic anthropologyb. Archaeologyc. Biological anthropologyd. Cultural anthropology

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Cultural anthropology

Explanation:

Anthropology is the science that studies human societies including aspects such as the use of language, culture, past civilizations, among others. In the case of cultural anthropology, the main purpose of this is to study the cultural aspects that make each human group unique; this includes areas such as religion, habits, rituals, and even diet.

The research described addresses cultural anthropology because this focuses on the relevance of quinoa in communities of Bolivia, which is part of the diet of communities and therefore part of the culture. Moreover, the relevance of a certain food is related to practices, habits and even beliefs, which are all part of the culture.