In 1979, anthropologist William Arens published an anthropological study on socially sanctioned or cultural cannibalism across different cultures. Many historical texts, like records kept by the Spanish during their conquest of the Aztec Empire, charge different North and South American indigenous populations with cannibalism. Despite these documents, William Arens argues that there is no actual evidence to suggest cannibalism amongst these peoples and criticizes the anthropological community for publishing works that perpetuate such myths.Which finding, if true, would most directly support Arens’ argument?A publisher's account of books from the 16th century demonstrates that accounts of cannibalism in the New World were exceedingly popular and routinely proved to be best-sellers.eliminateRemains of victims who were sacrificed by Aztec priests were uncovered at the site of the Templo Mayor in Mexico. eliminateA famous 1557 account of cannibalism by indigenous Brazilian tribes was found to contain contradictions and is likely an amalgam of popular stories from the time.eliminateCertain tribes indigenous to the United States, including the Mohawk, Attacapa, and Tonkawa, were known by neighboring tribes as "man-eaters."

If you’re interested in studying rare occurrences, human cannibalism, which research method would you use?

Read these lines from "Of Cannibals" and respond to the prompt.. . . clever people observe more things and more curiously, but they interpret them; and to lend weight and conviction to their interpretation, they cannot help altering history a little. They never show you things as they are, but bend and disguise them according to the way they have seen them; and to give credence to their judgment and attract you to it, they are prone to add something to the matter, to stretch it out and amplify it.Montaigne was known for his skepticism. In "Of Cannibals," Montaigne brings four kinds of evidence to bear on his argument, in part to satisfy his own skepticism and in part to write honestly to readers.In at least 150 words, identify and give examples from the essay of two types of this evidence.

Compiled in the late 1500s largely through the efforts of Indigenous scribes, Cantares Mexicanos is the most important collection of poetry in Classical Nahuatl, the principal language of the Aztec Empire. The poems portray Aztec society before the occupation of the empire by the army of Spain, and marginal notes in Cantares Mexicanos indicate that much of the collection’s content predates the initial invasion. Nonetheless, some of the poems contain inarguable references to beliefs and customs common in Spain during this era. Thus, some scholars have concluded that ______16 Mark For ReviewWhich choice most logically completes the text? A) while its content largely predates the invasion, Cantares Mexicanos also contains additions made after the invasion. B) although those who compiled Cantares Mexicanos were fluent in Nahuatl, they had limited knowledge of the Spanish language. C) before the invasion by Spain, the poets of the Aztec Empire borrowed from the literary traditions of other societies. D) the references to beliefs and customs in Spain should be attributed to a coincidental resemblance between the societies of Spain and the Aztec Empire.

All of the following practices of prehistoric peoples are reflective of the term “culture,” except for what?Gender roles for hunting and child-rearingDesignated group sleeping areasExpressions of biological movementsBeliefs regarding which animal skins to use

Montaigne was known for his skepticism. In "Of Cannibals," Montaigne brings four kinds of evidence to bear on his argument, in part to satisfy his own skepticism and in part to write honestly to readers.