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geoffrey

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In hunter-gatherer societies, the shaman or medicine man (or woman) was important not only for understanding what we now call medicine, but also because he or she was
 
  A. usually a close relative of the chief.
  B. a spiritual, or religious leader.
  C. also a judge who decided how to punish misbehavior.
  D. often the wealthiest member of the group.

Question 2

One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic, which means
 
  A. mind-viewing, and implies a beneficial, visionary effect.
  B. mind-destroying.
  C. insanity-producing.
  D. mind-building, implying greater intelligence.


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nekcihc358

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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