An Independent Group of Villages That Operates Under the Centralized

question 35

Multiple Choice

An independent group of villages that operates under the centralized authority of a single ruling authority figure, the chief, is known as a:

• A) band.
• B) chiefdom.
• C) group.
• D) state.
• E) tribe.

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Definitions:

Air Tanks

Containers designed to hold compressed air used in various systems, such as braking systems in large vehicles.

S-cam Foundation Brake

A common type of drum brake system used in heavy vehicles, where an S-shaped camshaft tightens the brake shoes to create braking force.

Brake Shoe Rollers

Components in drum brake systems that allow brake shoes to move smoothly when pressure is applied.

S-cam Profiles

The shape and design of the cams used in a drum brake system which push the brake shoes apart and against the braking surface to stop the vehicle.