Asked by samuel goetz on Jun 04, 2024

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All of the following are common ways that archaeologists can discern the presence of social stratification except:​

A) ​grave goods
B) ​laws and documents
C) ​skeletal stress
D) ​gender

Social Stratification

The hierarchical organization of a society into levels or classes based on factors like wealth, occupation, education, and power.

Grave Goods

Items such as utensils, figurines, and personal possessions, symbolically placed in the grave for the deceased person's use in the afterlife.

Skeletal Stress

Physical stress on bones, often leading to adaptations or injuries, indicative of lifestyle or activities.

  • Recognize the role of specialized professions in early societies.
  • Examine the trajectory of governance models through the history of various civilizations.
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Guilherme ViniciusJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Social stratification is typically identified through material culture, written records, and physical anthropology, rather than directly through gender. Gender differences can indicate social roles but do not inherently reveal stratification levels.