The main difference between egalitarian and ranked societies is that in ranked societies
a. there are marked differences in wealth between the classes.
b. an individual's social rank is not influenced by his or her kinship relations.
c. there are a limited number of formal positions that grant authority.
d. leadership statuses are less formal and more open to all.
c
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a. Ramages b. Kindreds c . Clans d. Families
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Yoruba aesthetics demand that humans should be shown __________
a. exactly as the model looks in real life b. engaged only in ritual activities c. without the physical flaws of ordinary people d. only if they are social elites
How would you best describe a genus?
a. a group of like species b. a subdivision of species c. a subspecies d. archaic forms of species