Among the Agta of the Philippines, women not only gather, they also

A. cultivate small food plots inside village defenses.
B. are the primary warrior class, except when pregnant or breastfeeding.
C. hunt small animals and do some fishing.
D. fish, while carrying their babies with them.
E. are the tribal leaders.


Answer: C

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