One source of information available to researchers working on state-level societies but not to those working on bands or tribes is data from __________

A. settlement pattern studies
B. ancient writing systems
C. burials and cemeteries
D. architectural remains


Answer: B

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Traditional agricultural systems are surprisingly much more efficient in terms of energy than modern mechanized agriculture

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Habitat destruction and ______ often go hand in hand

a. war b. activism c. poverty d. evolution e. survival

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Historical linguistics is a primary branch of anthropological linguistics

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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