Those who believe that agricultural economies led to the origin of the state argue that
A. irrigation began in China and spread along ancient trade routes.
B. states were the by-products of the organizational requirements of large irrigation systems.
C. irrigation systems favored democracy.
D. irrigation provided the advantage that allowed H. sapiens to displace the Neandertals.
E. Mesolithic states developed so that they could build irrigation systems.
B
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a. Historic archaeology b. Anthropological linguistics c. Forensic d. Ethnology
One reason that some societies allow women to take on male roles is:
a. To assure that there are enough sexual partners for everyone. b. To allow every individual to fulfill their potential. c. To assure that there are people to fill all important kin positions. d. To grant recognition to women in societies that generally oppress women. e. To allow elite women to represent their families.
The secular trend in growth is the result of a reduction in the impact of disease and __________
a. better nutrition b. more exposure to sunlight c. pollutants d. natural selection
Adaptations refer to short-term physiological responses to stress
Indicate whether the statement is true or false