Question

On what basis can communities be called a tribe?

• A. All its members consider themselves as descendants of a common ancestor.
• B. The resources of the community are shared and distributed equally.
• C. The community land is equally divided among all the members.
• D. Each and every member in the society has his/her own land.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A All its members consider themselves as descendants of a common ancestor.
B The resources of the community are shared and distributed equally.
C The community land is equally divided among all the members.

A community may be classified as a tribe if:

• All its members consider themselves as descendants of a common ancestor.
• All common resources are shared equally with all the families.
• All types of work are done by the members of the community.

A tribe will have its own set of myths, customs and ways of living. The important festivals will be celebrated together by all to please the gods and ancestors, etc.