Who was examined by Cuvier in a state of neglect?
Marie Curie
Joan of Arc
Sarah Baartman
Cleopatra
Answer
Sarah Baartman, also known by the derogatory name "Hottentot Venus", was an indigenous South African woman who was exhibited in Europe in the early 19th century. She was subjected to public display, scientific examinations, and degrading treatment due to her unique body features, which were considered exotic by European audiences.
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