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karateprodigy

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What do anthropologists mean when they refer to peasant economies?
 
  A) communities that are somewhat more commercialized than traditional subsistence economies
  B) people who are actively trying to break into the market economy
  C) groups that have a money-based, market economy but do not hold much wealth
  D) societies that maintain their traditional subsistence economy

Question 2

What kind of exchange takes place at a potlatch ceremony?
 
  A) A chief gives away food and gifts to guests in order to enhance his social status.
  B) People provide their annual tribute to the ruling family.
  C) Parents of young women give money and gifts to their daughter's future husband.
  D) Two friends exchange gifts of relatively equal value.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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