Cyclical theorists_______________?
Correct answer: B. try to predict the course of a civilization or society
- A. focus on analyzing a single society at a time
- B. try to predict the course of a civilization or society
- C. believe that cultures pass through stages of growth quite different from the ones individuals pass through
- D. postulate that each culture possesses a life span of approximately 200 years
Explanation
Cyclical theorists examine the recurring rise, development, decline, and possible replacement of civilisations or societies, so they attempt to trace and predict a civilisation's course. They do not generally assign every culture one fixed lifespan such as 200 years.
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