Some anthropologists study modern-day societies of foragers in an effort to learn about our ancient ancestors who were also foragers. A flaw in this strategy is that forager societies are extremely varied. Indeed, any forager society with which anthropologists are familiar has had considerable contact with modern nonforager societies. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the criticism made above of the anthropologists' strategy?
(A) All forager societies throughout history have had a number of important features in common that are absent from other types of societies.
(B) Most ancient forager societies either dissolved or made a transition to another way of life.
(C) All anthropologists study one kind or another of modern-day society.
(D) Many anthropologists who study modern-day forager societies do not draw inferences about ancient societies on the basis of their studies.
(E) Even those modern-day forager societies that have not had significant contact with modern societies are importantly different from ancient forager societies.

The correct answer is (A) All forager societies throughout history have had a number of important features in common that are absent from other types of societies.

Explanation:

Criticism implies disapproving or trying to disprove a point of view. In the case presented, criticism occurs in "A flaw in this strategy is that forager societies are extremely varied" because this statement is opposite to the main pint of view that proposes modern foragers societies can be used to understand ancient foragers. In this context, the best option to weaken the criticism and support the main point of view is A because if all forager societies share common features even modern forager societies that have contact with non-forager societies can be used to learn about foragers, which disproves the criticism.

abolish

do away with

unanimous

in complete agreement

secede

separate; break free

inauguration

starting a new position with a formal ceremony.

cooperationist

people who wanted the north to cooperate with the south

surrender

to give up

volunteer

perform a service for free

draft

involuntary service in military

retreat

withdraw; move away from enemy

advisor

expert who gives advice

explanation:

limited access to education