Through the Control of Resources and Surplus Goods, Chiefs Were

question 17

Multiple Choice

Through the control of resources and surplus goods, chiefs were able to ensure loyalty and deference from the general population. This status and authority en?abled the chiefs to do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) recruit armies
• B) distribute land and water rights to certain families
• C) sentence someone to death for violating social norms
• D) maintain absolute power over their subjects

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