Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Band-Organized Societies

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of band-organized societies?

• A) an egalitarian social structure
• B) all related by kinship or marriage
• C) fewer than 100 people
• D) permanent villages
• E) minor contrasts in prestige

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Definitions:

Specialization of Labor

The division of labor where individuals or groups focus on specific tasks or jobs, increasing efficiency and productivity.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

Diminishing marginal returns occur when the increase in output from adding an additional unit of input decreases, holding all other inputs constant.

Long-run Average Total Cost

The average cost per unit of output when all inputs, including capital, can be varied, and economies of scale are realized fully.

Unit Costs

The cost incurred by a business to produce, store, and sell one unit of a particular product or service.