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yoroshambo

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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?

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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



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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




yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
:D TYSM


brbarasa

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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