What is a tribe?

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A tribe is an autonomous political unit that encompasses a number of distinct, geographically dispersed communities that are held together by sodalities.

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What previous notion made scientists doubtful of the Taung child’s importance?

A) At the time, hominins were believed to be big and robust. B) There was no interest in the study of a hominin child. C) Scientists believed that hominins were extinct long before 3 million years ago. D) Scientists expected hominins to have emerged in Asia.

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The dowry is usually given to the husband, even though it belongs to the wife and is considered her property

a. True b. False

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Orangutans are highly sexually dimorphic

a. True b. False

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The three principles of seniority, gender, and __________ ranked every individual in traditional Tongan society

a. ancestry b. lineage c. craft profession d. sisterhood

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