What is the world system perspective, and why is it important in anthropology?

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Which of the following rights may be afforded to the headman or the elders of a clan?

A) to assign land for use by a clan member B) to charge someone a fine for breaking a law C) to force a settlement between two arguing parties D) to restrict access to wealth and prestige to certain groups

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Compared to horticulturalists, nomadic pastoralists __________.

A) generally produce more of their own food B) own relatively few personal goods C) are more sedentary D) produce more surplus agricultural crops

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Name three kinds of exchanges made in connection with marriage

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Agriculturalists tend to be __________, while horticulturalists may be __________

a. sedentary, mobile b. mobile, sedentary c. states, bands d. states, tribes

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