Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The accumulation of art objects is more common in foraging societies than state societies.
b. Liberation theater has been used extensively to preserve the traditions of a culture.
c. Art can be used both for preserving the status quo and also changing it.
d. Art is always a force for change in every society, as it never supports the monotony of status quo.
e. As societies become more complex, the social status structures actually become simpler and clearer.
ANSWER:
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. the members of the ethnic groups are highly educated, as with postcolonial states. B. ethnic groups are culturally very similar and tend to pursue the same goals. C. ethnic groups share a common ancestor. D. ethnic groups share the same nation-state. E. ethnic groups occupy different ecological niches.
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