The theories in the textbook that attempt to explain the emergence of a governing elite and early civilizations all focus on what they assume to be a key ingredient, which is:

a. social stratification.
b. a centralized authority.
c. intensification of agriculture.
d. diversification of labor.
e. egalitarian social organization.


b

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Revitalization movements usually occur during which time periods?

a) In periods of social upheaval. b) In periods of political stability. c) During times of economic expansion. d) During extended periods of prosperity

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The development of similar cultural adaptations to similar environmental conditions by people whose ancestry was otherwise distinct is called parallel evolution

a. True b. False

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The use of anthropological findings, concepts, and methods to solve contemporary social problems is

A. economic anthropology. B. applied anthropology. C. participant observation. D. conceptual anthropology. E. sociobiology.

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