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HCHenry

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What is tribute?
 
  a. A form of gift giving in preindustrial societies
  b. The practice of subjects contributing goods to the chief who decides how to distribute them
  c. A form of barter that involves achieving the most for the common good
  d. Honorific practices that enhance the social status of people in the community

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of redistribution?
 
  a. Tribute paid by subjects to a chief
  b. Taxation
  c. Pork barrel deals made by politicians
  d. Fluctuations in share prices in the stock market



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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