Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Chiefdom

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a chiefdom society?

• A) they are a surplus-producing economy
• B) they are nomadic, relying upon foraging for sustenance
• C) they are stratified societies, organized by kinship
• D) they have some degree of centralized authority

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