INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY

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AAMNA AMANAT MA’AM JAVARIA

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 ANTHROPOLOGY

“Anthropology is the study of humans and human

behavior and societies in the past and present.”
TYPES OF ANTHROPOLOGY

 Physical
 Linguistic
 Cultural
 Applied
 Biological
 Archeological

ANTHROPOLOGICAL DIFFERERENT SHADES OF OUR GLOBE

ASIA
Asia include 50 countries, 60% of population of earth live here. The culture of Asia encompasses
the collective and diverse customs and traditions of art, architecture, music, literature, lifestyle,
philosophy, politics and religion. Asia is a continent with great linguistic diversity, and is home to
various language families and many language isolates. Martial arts figure prominently in many
Asian cultures. Some of the best known styles of martial arts in the world were developed in East
Asia,

AFRICA
Africa comprises 54 countries. It is the hottest continent and home of world’s largest deserts.
Sahara comprises 25%of the total area. The culture of Africa is varied, consisting of a mixture of
countries with various tribes that each have their own unique characteristic. African arts and craft
include sculpture, weaving, beading, painting, pottery, jewelry, headgear and dress. Their clothes
have less colors but include shiny threads in their dressing with minimal jewelry.

NORTH AMERCIA
North America comprises 12 countries led by the USA as the largest economy in the world.
The culture of North America refers to the arts and other manifestations of human activities and
achievements. Clothing styles vary by social status, region, occupation and climate. Jeans,
sneakers, baseball caps, cowboy hats and boots are some items of clothing that are closely
associated with Americans early. Every known religion is practiced in the United States, which
was founded on the basis of religious freedom. About 71 percent of Americans identify
themselves as Christians. The research found that about 23 % had no religious affiliation at all
and around 6 percent of the population is made up non-Christian religions. There are also styles
of cooking and types of foods that are specific to a region. Southern-style cooking is often called
"American comfort food" and includes dishes such as fried chicken, collard greens, black-eyed
peas and corn bread. The culture of North America refers to the arts and other manifestations of
human activities and achievements from the continent of North America.

SOUTH AMERCIA
South America comprises 12 countries, Amazon located there as the largest forest which covers
30% of total area. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. Portuguese and Spanish are the
primary languages of the continent. South American nations have a rich variety of music. Some
of the most famous genres include samba from Brazil, tango from Argentina & Uruguay,
and Cumbia from Colombia.

ANTARCITA
Antarctica is the coldest continent completely covered with ice with no permanent inhabitants.
There are rules everywhere. The conduct of work and science is carefully regulated, the purpose
is the purpose is to keep the people safe. Winter cultural events depend on the mix of people
who are wintering because population is so much smaller and international dynamics become
much more important. These dynamics greatly affect the cohesion.
EUROPE
Europe comprises 51 countries. It is the most developed economically and political union in the
world. The culture of Europe is rooted in the art, architecture, film, different types of music,
literature, and philosophy that originated from the continent of Europe. Russian is the largest
language in Europe, followed by German. Many regional languages are also spoken, some
enjoying a level of official status or recognition. Besides football, the most popular spectator
sport in Europe, other sports enjoy more localized followings, such as rugby union, rugby
league, cricket, Gaelic games, Pelotas, Petanque and ice hockey.

AUSTRALIA
Australia include 14 countries. 0.3% total Earth population live here. The culture of Australia is a
Western culture derived primarily from Britain but also influenced by the unique geography of
the Australian continent, Australia is a predominantly Christian country. People in Australia are
free to practice any religion they choose, as long as they are not breaking the law. Australia has
no official language, but the majority of the population speaks English as a first
language. Australia has many major art museums and galleries, both supported by the national,
state, and local government, Australian art dates back to prehistoric times. It includes Aboriginal,
Colonial, Landscape, Atelier, early twentieth century painters, print makers, photographers,
sculptors, and contemporary art.