Multiple Choice
When the Kwakiutl of the Pacific Northwest perform a potlatch,there may be times when the excess of gifts are actually destroyed rather than given away.This is done in order to
A) avoid giving excess resources to those who do not need them.
B) avoid giving excess resources to others who may be future enemies.
C) reinforce the wealth of the chief by demonstrating his willingness to waste resources.
D) reinforce the prestige of the chief by demonstrating his capacity.
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