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yoroshambo · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What developments are required to move an egalitarian society into a ranked society? Is it inevitable that societies would progress in this direction? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

While it is possible for egalitarian societies to have some wealth differences, the key factor that would transform that group into a rank society is __________.

A) a mechanism for retaining more wealth for some families over time
B) a way of recording the history of each family's wealth
C) to associate wealth with an individual's abilities or skills
D) a shared value of the importance of gaining wealth

Zebsrer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Explanation of access to power, prestige, and economic resources in egalitarian and ranked societies
2. Mechanisms for maintaining difference in rank across generations

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A