How Is the Leader of a Chiefdom Different from That

question 56

Multiple Choice

How is the leader of a chiefdom different from that of a tribe?​

• A)​The leader of a chiefdom has a standing military rank.
• B)​The leader of a tribe is always patrilineal.
• C)​The leader of a tribe rules thorough mediation and informal consensus.
• D)​The leader of a chiefdom is a formal authority figure.

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