In most ranked societies, chiefs may be called the "owners" of the land. This usually means that __________
A) others still maintain the right to use the land
B) people may use the land only if given the chief's permission
C) only the chief and his family may use the land
D) the land is sacred and can only be used in appropriate ways
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).