The Yanomamö, a South American culture, live in a village and spend most of their time searching for food and tending small gardens in which their primary tool is a stone axe they use for cutting down trees to expand their gardens. The Yanomamö are an example of a(n) ________.

A. postmodern society
B. horticultural society
C. agrarian society
D. hunting-and-gathering society


Answer: B

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As a consequence of women's greater labor force participation:

a. families are taking more time for "quality family time" than ever before. b. families are experiencing a significant increase in the pace of life. c. families are finding they do not need men's income and they have more flexibility. d. families have become increasingly affluent.

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Which company receive the largest fine from the U.S Justice Department in U.S history?

a. Toyota b. General Motors c. Haliburton d. Enron

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Lana has a theory about homelessness. She systematically gathers information through both observation and interviews to develop a theory. Which terms best fits Lana's activity?

A. empiricism B. hypothesizing C. speculation D. curiosity

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