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naturalchemist

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All are true of the leaders of Trobriand dala EXCEPT which of the following?
 
  a. Dala are usually the eldest male of the eldest lineage in the group.
  b. Upon the death of a headman, the position is passed on to his eldest son.
  c. Headmen allocate farmland to resident members of the dala.
  d. Headmen perform ceremonial duties to protect and enhance the fertility of their land.

Question 2

Trobrianders are divided into how many named exogamous clans?
 
  a. one
  b. two
  c. three
  d. four



otokexnaru

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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