What is the significance of the opening story on the Nacirema people?
A) It shows that some cultures are irrational.
B) It depicts religion as economically based.
C) It demonstrates the importance of preventative medicine for long life.
D) It illustrates how culture can be viewed from more than one perspective.
E) It shows that culture plays a minor role in people's lives.
D
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a. Paleocene b. Eocene c. Oligocene d. Miocene e. Pliocene
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What will be an ideal response?