Practice mode Race and Ethnicity

Nineteenth-century scientific theories tried to explain race in natural terms. Which of these ideas was not considered?

Correct answer B. Height

Explanation

Nineteenth-century race science drew on evolution, heredity and measurements such as skull and brain size to rank groups, but height was not used as a basis for these theories.

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