Why Were Rites of Passage Important in Pre-Literate Tribal Societies

question 108

Multiple Choice

Why were rites of passage important in pre-literate tribal societies?

• A) because they involved only certain members of the community
• B) because they supported cultural homogeneity
• C) because they changed norms and values
• D) because they supported production

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