A society is held together by a shared sense of identity and worldview. This collective body of ideas allows a society to make sense of the world, its challenges, and opportunities. It is known as:
: a. infrastructure.
b. cultural relativism.
c. superstructure.
d. religion.
e. structure.
ANSWER: c
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What will be an ideal response?