Which of these is NOT a characteristic of most tribes?

a. Leadership depended on the persuasive abilities of an individual.
b. Positions of authority within a tribe were hereditary.
c. There is little economic specialization within tribes.
d. Cohesiveness among villages based on shared identity and kinship.


b

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