In nonindustrial societies, the most common way of meeting needs such as resource allocation, law enforcement, and societal functions is through the:

a. clan system
b. political system
c. religious system
d. kinship system


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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For the Aztecs and Maya, obsidian was:

a. extracted from deep mining pits b. easy to work with c. readily available d. a symbol of wealth

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Which of these are NOT important criteria in constructing kinship terminologies?

a. Generation b. Gender of the ego or referent c. Mother’s or father’s side of the family d. Status or rank of the referent

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Empires expand through __________

a. population growth b. conquering or annexing neighboring land c. uniting chiefdoms through alliances d. well-controlled state trade

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