What is the study of the human races, origins, societies, beliefs, cultures, and their physical development called?

• A. Anthropology
• B. Sociology
• C. Archaeology
• D. Ethnology

Answer: (A)

The study of human beings across time and cultures, including origins, societies, beliefs, cultures, and physical development, is anthropology. This field integrates how humans evolved biologically and how cultures are formed, lived, and shared, making it the best fit for describing both our origins and the diverse ways people have lived and thought.

Sociology centers on social behavior and institutions within contemporary societies. Archaeology focuses on past human activity through artifacts and material remains. Ethnology (cultural anthropology) compares cultures and their practices, but it doesn’t always emphasize biological development to the same extent as anthropology.