Question

The Greek root anthrop/o means "human."

With the affix "-logy" added to the root word, what does anthropology mean?

A.
humankind
B.
a discussion about humans
C.
the study of humans
D.
the history of humans

Answer 1

The term "anthropology," formed by the Greek root "anthrop/o" (meaning "human") and the affix "-logy" (meaning "study" or "discourse"), means "the study of humans." Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. the study of humans