As discussed early in the chapter, few societies are ideal “types.”. However, which of the following list of attributes best fits a tribal society?
a. Egalitarian, dependent on agriculture, relatively small population, little violence
b. Foragers, nomadic, little violence, run by an authoritative council
c. Chiefs with the power to enforce their decisions, foragers, established trade routes, private property
d. Dependent on agriculture, chiefs with the power to enforce their decisions, storage of a surplus, social stratification
Answer: c
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