According to the American Anthropological Association, which ancient theory most contributed to a racial (and hierarchical) worldview?

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The Great Chain of Being is an ancient theory that posited a strict hierarchical structure of all matter and life, believed to have been decreed by God. This concept significantly contributed to early racial classifications and justifications for racial hierarchies, influencing the development of a racial worldview.

According to the American Anthropological Association, Which Ancient Theory Most