Which of the Following Was Not One of the Features

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not one of the features of Lakota Sioux culture?

• A) It included the belief that life is a series of circles-the circles of relatives, band, tribe, and nation.
• B) It included a belief in a hierarchy of plant and animal spirits whose help could be invoked through the Sun Dance.
• C) It included ceremonies in which young men "sacrificed" themselves through self-torture to gain access to spiritual power.
• D) Children were subject to harsh discipline and physical punishment to teach them obedience and respect.
• E) They adapted to the environment.

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