Which of the following is most characteristic of foragers?

A. unilineal descent and ancestor worship
B. territoriality and organized warfare
C. high mobility and small groups with flexible affiliations
D. a redistributive economy and specialized leadership roles
E. permanent villages and full-time priests


Answer: C

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