Assessment Questions 2.5

Japan invaded China in 1941, and Chinese scientists were concerned about the safety of the "Peking Man" fossils. The Japanese aimed to obtain these fossils for pride and study, leading to their disappearance as they were smuggled out of China.

NAGPRA allows modern Native Americans to be legal stewards of burials containing the remains of their ancestors. It provides some control over their cultural heritage, though challenges arise when proving direct historical connections.

In some places, native people embrace archaeology as a tool for illuminating their own histories. For instance, the Navajo tribe has its own archaeology department with a motto of "Learning from the past to build our future."