Which of the following statements about chiefs is most correct?

a. Chiefs only exist in band-level societies.
b. Chiefs' roles are mainly symbolic and have little economic or political importance.
c. Much of a chief's power is based on his ability to redistribute goods and services.
d. Chiefs are most important during times of war and have little to do in times of peace.
e. Chiefs did not exist anywhere before contact with the West; they were created by Europeans to make political dominance easier.


C

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