Which of the following is not a social function of surpluses?
a. Stabilization of social networks via distribution to the less fortunate
b. Distribution in ritual contexts
c. Appropriation through taxation to support government and public services
d. Hoarding to increase the divide between wealthy and poor
Answer: d
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a. as clubs for defense b. as digging sticks for termites c. as hammers for cracking nuts d. as pestles for grinding grass seeds
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a. conducted ethnographic fieldwork b. ignored the accounts of travelers and missionaries c. were unilinear evolutionists d. were interpretive in their analyses of cultures
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a. Norms b. Values c. Belongings d. Perceptions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.