Multiple choice

Which field of anthropology studies the origins of language?

  1. Cultural

  2. Linguistic

  3. Archaeology

  4. Physical

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Linguistic anthropology is the subfield dedicated to the study of language in its social and cultural context, including its origins and evolution. Cultural anthropology focuses on human societies, archaeology on past material remains, and physical anthropology on human biology.