Among Australian aborigines, a common way of inducing courage and manhood in boys involves:
a. sending them out alone
b. scarifying their chests
c. knocking out a tooth
d. piercing their noses
Ans: a. sending them out alone
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The anthropological definition of art: a. is a universal one, accepted by all professionals. b. refers to processes, products, and transformation of forms in ways that are aesthetically pleasing to membersof the society
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