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The anthropologist Walter Cannon argued that sorcery:
 
  a. Could kill people through an extreme stress reaction..
  b. Backed the power of the wealthy in society.
  c. Was an entirely anti-social force that societies must strive to eliminate.
  d. Could not be effectively differentiated from witchcraft.
  e. Was present in Africa but not in Europe or Asia.

Question 2

People in many societies, including the Azande of East Africa, believe in a magical witchcraft substance that is:
 
  a. Controlled by the most powerful people in society.
  b. Hidden under the central shrine of the community.
  c. Part of the bodies of those who are witches.
  d. Available to those who seek with a pure heart.
  e. Can never be found by those who actively seek it.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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