Shamans, among the Reindeer Tungus of Siberia:
a. can be either men or women.
b. can neither control spirits nor stop them from causing harm.
c. are distinct because they never serve as mediums for spirits.
d. use no special paraphernalia such as costumes or mirrors.
e. are full-time specialists.
a
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A. dowry B. polygamy C. brideservice D. progeny price E. bridewealth
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements about a chiefdom is true?
A. A chiefdom organizes regional populations through a hierarchy of leaders. B. A chiefdom is an intermediary evolutionary political form between tribes and bands. C. Chiefs do not have any greater access to luxury goods than other members of a chiefdom. D. Chiefdoms are uniform in their political, economic, and cultural form.