Define a rite of passage and give two examples

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Rite of passage is a ritual that marks an individual's transition from one status to another. Two examples could be birth, death, puberty, and marriage.

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a. True b. False

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a. Individualistic b. Shamanistic c. Communal d. Ecclesiastic e. Congregational

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