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yoroshambo

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In the context of tribal societies, what is a big man?
 
  A. someone who holds a permanent political office
  B. a hereditary ruler
  C. a person who creates his reputation through entrepreneurship and generosity to others
  D. a leader who avoids excessive displays of generosity
  E. a leader who has tremendous power because he is regarded as divine

Question 2

The Yanomami of Venezuela and Brazil have descent groups, which span more than one village and are
 
  A. matrilineal and primarily dependent on foraging.
  B. typically led by a female leader.
  C. without gender stratification.
  D. purely horticultural.
  E. patrilineal and exogamous in nature.


BUTTHOL369

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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