Descent groups are:
a. based on residence rules
b. strict clan memberships
c. various nonkin institutions
d. based on a common ancestor
d
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1. Shakespeare got his ideas for the five-act play and the tragic form from medieval practice. 2. English public theatres were open to all, but only members of the court could attend the private theatres. 3. In Spain, but not in England, female spectators had special entrances to special seating.
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I. human needs vary from place to place and time to time. II. not all members of a culture have their needs met to the same degree. III. an emphasis on meeting individual needs does little to explain culture. a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. I, II, and III
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