Hunting and Gathering Societies Will Sometimes Resort to Infanticide in Order

question 42

Multiple Choice

Hunting and gathering societies will sometimes resort to infanticide in order to:

• A) engage in more frequent intercourse
• B) supplement scarce hunting resources
• C) reduce the effects of anticipated food shortages
• D) make sacrifices to tribal gods

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