This document contains two assignments on cultural anthropology. Assignment 1 explores the characteristics of ethnic groups, the concept of ethnocentrism, sources of ethnic conflict, and ways to address and manage ethnic conflict. Assignment 2 defines anthropomorphism and anthropodenial, discusses the arguments made by B.F. Skinner's behavioral school of thought, and explores the similarities between human and ape behavior. It also examines the benefits and pitfalls of applying an anthropomorphic perspective to the behavior of great apes.