Which of the below was NOT an example of the importance of war and raiding among traditional Plains Indians?

a) Children derived their names from warriors’ exploits.
b) Societies conducted important corn-planting ceremonies.
c) Women displayed their husbands’ and sons’ war and raiding trophies.
d) Traditional religion was permeated with symbolism of raiding and war.


ANS: B

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