Potlatch is a
A. rite of intensification to solidify group bonds.
B. festive event where the sponsors give away gifts and gain prestige in return.
C. lock for the outhouse shaped like a pot.
D. fastening device for the first pottery, to keep animals out of the food.
E. harvest festival in agricultural cultures.
Answer: B
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