In Which Kinds of Society Are Gods Most Likely to Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

In which kinds of society are gods most likely to be viewed as aggressive and malevolent?

• A) societies with punitive or hurtful childrearing practices
• B) societies with hunting and gathering technologies
• C) societies with external war
• D) societies with nuclear-family households

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Definitions:

Western Capitalism

A socio-economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, investments determined by private decision, and prices, production, and the distribution of goods determined primarily by competition in a free market.

Natural Resources

Materials and components found in nature that can be used for economic gain or necessary for life, such as water, timber, and minerals.

Powerful Nations

Countries that possess significant political, economic, and military influence on a global scale.

Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.