Author Question: The main difference between egalitarian and ranked societies is that in ranked societies a. there ... (Read 52 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

The main difference between egalitarian and ranked societies is that in ranked societies

a. there are marked differences in wealth between the classes.
b. an individual's social rank is not influenced by his or her kinship relations.
c. there are a limited number of formal positions that grant authority.
d. leadership statuses are less formal and more open to all.

Question 2

Which of these societies was egalitarian?

a. Native Americans of the Northwest Coast
b. The Tikopians of Polynesia
c. The foraging BaMbuti
d. Late industrial society