Archaeologist Timothy Earle Suggests That the Key Factor in the Evolution

question 12

Multiple Choice

Archaeologist Timothy Earle suggests that the key factor in the evolution of chiefdoms was:

• A) regional symbiosis managed by descent groups
• B) ceremonial trade and reciprocal exchange
• C) control by individuals over resources and human labor
• D) the storage and redistribution of food

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