IDS 313 Module 1 Quiz
1. Archaeologists and paleo-anthorpologists have limited evidence to support a rich and
varied culture of sex and sexualities of prehistoric humans
a. True
b. False
2. According to Tannahill, paternity consists of two elements. What are they?
a. Biological and social
b. Biological and genetic
c. Cultural and social
d. Genetic and darwinism
3. In hunting and gathering societies that resided in environments that included a seasonal
round (food to gather during all 4 seasons), according to Tannahill, women and men
maintained a level of egalitarianism.
a. True
b. False
4. According to Tannahill, the incest taboo is:
a. In every society and culture
b. Not as taboo as cannibalism
c. Was not significant because Egyptian and Peruvian Rulers practiced it
d. Was only practiced in small groups
5. Tannahill argues that infanticide victims were largely female because
a. Female baby could grow up to have babies
b. Greater likelihood of males dying in the normal course of paleolithic events such
as hunting and conflict
c. Females reproduced and their offspring would need resources from the group
d. All of the above
e. No answer text provided
6. Plant based contraceptives were probably used in prehistory and have been proven by
modern science to have some level efficacy for reproductive results
a. True
b. False
7. All of the archaeological interpretations related to the Venus artifacts found in prehistoric
material culture argue that they represent
a. Female wisdom
b. Heavier women were valued
c. High status of women
d. Probably sexuality and procreation but for sure paleolithic women
8. What does Tannahill term as the “Second Taboo”?
a. Gay sex
b. Pedophilia
c. Cannibalism
d. Menstrual blood
9. What is the term used to describe the slitting of the underside of the penis from the point
of nearest the scrotum anywhere from an inch to the length of the penis?
