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mrsjacobs44

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The status systems of chiefdoms and states are similar in that both are based on differential access to resources. Nevertheless, a key distinction is that
 
  A. status is much more important to leaders in chiefdoms than in states.
  B. differential access in chiefdoms is still very much tied to kinship.
  C. stratum endogamy exists in chiefdoms but not in state status systems.
  D. in chiefdoms, women are always excluded from the competition for status, whereas in states, this gender difference does not exist.
  E. the status system of chiefdoms can sometimes function in a completely egalitarian manner when the populations are small enough.

Question 2

How do chiefdoms differ from states?
 
  A. Chiefdoms are based on differential access.
  B. Chiefdoms lack socioeconomic stratification and stratum endogamy.
  C. Chiefdoms lack ascribed statuses.
  D. Chiefdoms have permanent political regulation.
  E. Chiefdoms have full-time religious specialists.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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