The economics of buffalo hunting for the skin trade resulted in __________among wealthier men so that processing could keep pace with buffalo killed
a. the hiring of workers
b. the acquisition of multiple wives
c. the use of factory-style processing methods
d. low-quality methods of hide tanning
Answer: b
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a. ?a focus on understanding diverse peoples in the world. b. ?stages based on perceived cultural and physical differences. c. ?rigid hierarchy of evolutionary stages. d. ?a perspective that assumed all people were basically the same.
Why does Marvin Harris suggest that the Hindu belief in the sacred cow is adaptive?
A) It is economically wiser to use the labor and products of the cows than to eat them. B) The cows carry a dangerous parasite that makes their meat unsafe for consumption. C) Seeing the sacred cows every day serves as a reminder to follow the teachings of their faith. D) Not everyone can afford to eat meat, so it reduces inequality if the cows are forbidden to everyone.
What type of religious organization has groups that perform rites for the community?
a. Ecclesiastic b. Communal c. Shamanistic d. Individualistic e. Congregational
The powerful healing force recognized by the Ju/'hoansi is called:
a. boa b. manitou c. n/um d. mana