Which of the Following Descriptions Corresponds to Preindustrial Societies

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions corresponds to preindustrial societies?

• A)societies that burn large amount of coals
• B)societies with agriculture-based economies
• C) societies that are largely governed by religiously based sociopolitical and cultural systems
• D) societies with economies and services that are not yet capable of structured and coordinated industry

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