The concept of __________ maintains that societal change occurs when societies borrow cultural traits from one another

A. functionalism
B. structuralism
C. evolutionary dispersal
D. diffusionism


Answer: D

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How does ‘commodity money’ differ from ‘fiat money’?

a) Fiat money is backed by something of intrinsic value. b) Commodity money is actually a barter system. c) Fiat money requires more than two parties. d) Commodity money is backed by something of intrinsic value.

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Groups who cooperate and have mutual obligations based on their descent from a shared ancestor who lived three or four generations ago are called

a. extended families. b. lineages. c. clans. d. chiefdoms.

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Which of these subsistence strategies finds the individual ownership of land most important?

A) pastoralism B) horticulture C) intensive agriculture D) food collecting

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Refer to the figure below. At the 70th unit of action, which of the following is true?



A) Marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost.
B) Total losses are minimized.
C) Marginal cost exceeds marginal benefit.
D) Total gains are maximized.

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