The presence and acceptance of which of the following is one of the key distinguishing features of a state?
A. gender differences in terms of access to resources
B. generosity, even at the fiscal level
C. rapport between the elites and commoners
D. stratification
E. the authority of charismatic leaders
Answer: D
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A. Egyptian B. Mesopotamian C. Chinese D. Mesoamerican
In France, the growing number of Muslim immigrants has led to:
a. Greater tolerance of religion throughout French society. b. A requirement that all students be taught Christianity in public schools. c. A series of terror attacks aimed at forcing French authorities to officially recognize Islam. d. The outlawing of headscarves in public schools. e. Legislation that supported equal rights for men and women.
A critical problem for indigenous people has been that as world population increases:
a. The percentage of the world composed of indigenous people decreases. b. Indigenous people are less able to make their voices heard in local and regional governments. c. There is increased pressure on them to increase their family size and this often destabilizes their production system. d. Land shortages have resulted in changes to traditional practices or, sometimes, the virtual disappearance of traditional livelihoods. e. The problems of indigenous people matter less and less to others.
Which of these groups is most likely to practice generalized reciprocity?
a. Employers and employees b. Neighbors and co-workers c. The government and citizens d. Close friends and relatives