In small homogeneous societies, like the ones formerly studied by anthropologists, __________.

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In small homogeneous societies, all people shared a basic cultural heritage, which made them similar in terms of customs, traditions, and beliefs. This commonality is one of the distinguishing features of homogeneous societies. The other options are not characteristic of such societies; for example, social groups were not organized into complex caste systems, as such hierarchies were a feature of complex societies with many differentiated social roles. Similarly, small homogeneous societies did not include a diverse collection of races, as they were often isolated and insular, with little contact with outsiders. Achieved status is also not a relevant concept in such societies, as social standing was often determined by factors like kinship, age, or gender.

In Small Homogeneous Societies, Like the Ones Formerly Studied by Anthropologists