Which of these is NOT a characteristic of rituals?

a. Rituals include symbolic objects, language and behavior.
b. Rituals are used for a wide variety of purposes cross-culturally.
c. Rituals are meant to influence spiritual powers.
d. Rituals are conducted differently each time they are undertaken.


d

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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___________________ is an example of the earliest fossil hominoid.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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