In Preliterate Societies, People Tried to Prevent Hunger, Illness, Injury

question 18

Multiple Choice

In preliterate societies, people tried to prevent hunger, illness, injury, and death by:

• A) making plans.
• B) living together.
• C) prayers, rituals, and sacrifices.
• D) working together.
• E) all of these.

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Definitions:

Living

The condition of being alive and exhibiting processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Ultradian Rhythms

Biological rhythms with a cycle shorter than 24 hours, such as the stages of sleep.

Infradian Rhythms

Biological rhythms with cycles longer than 24 hours, such as monthly cycles like menstruation, or yearly cycles like seasonal affective disorder.

Period

Time required to complete an activity cycle.