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What term is used to denote a group of people living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief?
What term is used to denote a group of people living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief?
- Primitive society
- Tribal society (correct)
- Feudal society
- Pre-Industrial society
What is a characteristic of tribal societies?
What is a characteristic of tribal societies?
- Absence of unity and coherence in values
- Small scale and unwritten language systems (correct)
- Extensive written language systems
- Complex modern societal structure
Which society is characterized by the absence of a self-sustaining structure, unlike modern society?
Which society is characterized by the absence of a self-sustaining structure, unlike modern society?
- Feudal society
- Tribal society (correct)
- Primitive society
- Pre-Industrial society
What does the term 'feudalism' refer to?
What does the term 'feudalism' refer to?
What essential element of human nature does the ancient saying of Aristotle encapsulate?
What essential element of human nature does the ancient saying of Aristotle encapsulate?
What is the defining characteristic of tribal societies?
What is the defining characteristic of tribal societies?
What does the term 'tribal society' imply?
What does the term 'tribal society' imply?
What is the primary economic, political, and social system associated with feudal societies?
What is the primary economic, political, and social system associated with feudal societies?
What is the essential element of human nature encapsulated by the saying of Aristotle?
What is the essential element of human nature encapsulated by the saying of Aristotle?
What is the main reason for the enduring appeal of Aristotle's saying about humans being political animals?
What is the main reason for the enduring appeal of Aristotle's saying about humans being political animals?
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Tribal society
Tribal society
A group of people living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief.
Characteristic of tribal societies
Characteristic of tribal societies
Small scale with unwritten language systems.
Tribal society
Tribal society
A society characterized by the absence of a self-sustaining structure.
Feudalism
Feudalism
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Aristotle's view of human nature
Aristotle's view of human nature
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Defining characteristic of tribal societies
Defining characteristic of tribal societies
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Tribal Society
Tribal Society
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Aristotle's saying
Aristotle's saying
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Study Notes
Tribal Societies
- A group of people living in a primitive setting under a leader or chief is referred to as a tribe.
- Defining characteristic of tribal societies includes a close-knit community, often based on kinship and shared culture.
- Tribal societies typically have a non-self-sustaining structure, relying on the surrounding environment and resources unlike modern societies.
Feudalism
- Feudalism describes a hierarchical system where land ownership and obligations between lords and vassals define societal structure.
- The primary economic, political, and social system in feudal societies revolves around land tenure and service obligations between the classes.
Human Nature and Politics
- An essential element of human nature, famously encapsulated in Aristotle's saying, suggests that humans are inherently political animals, thriving in social and political structures.
- The enduring appeal of this notion lies in the recognition that social interaction and community involvement are fundamental to human existence and identity.
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