While It Is Possible for Egalitarian Societies to Have Some

question 16

Multiple Choice

While it is possible for egalitarian societies to have some wealth differences, the key factor that would transform that group into a rank society is __________.

• A) a mechanism for retaining more wealth for some families over time
• B) a way of recording the history of each family's wealth
• C) to associate wealth with an individual's abilities or skills
• D) a shared value of the importance of gaining wealth

Understand the significance of tool use and communication within primate groups.

Recognize the diversity within primate social structures and reproductive strategies.

Understand the impact of human actions on primate populations and their environments.

Identify specific primate species and their geographical distributions.

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