Context of Reciprocity

Mississippian urban centers still prevailed in much of the Southeast. North American Indians grouped themselves in several hundred nations and tribes, and spoke hundreds of languages and dialects. Despite the vast differences among Native American societies, all were based on kinship, reciprocity, and communal ownership of resources. Trade facilitated the exchange not only of goods but also of technologies and ideas. Thus, the bow and arrow, ceramic pottery, and certain religious values and practices characterized Indians everywhere.

The word “reciprocity” in the passage is closest in meaning to?


Examples with Reciprocity

Sharing fosters relationships through reciprocity, which involves the positive sensation of giving a gift and the sense of obligation that comes with receiving one.

–Technology

Biologists have used game theory for over fifty years to study behaviors, particularly focusing on reciprocity, where individuals help those who have helped them before.

–Science

Turkey’s Vice-President, Fuat Oktay, stated on Twitter that the country raised tariffs based on the principle of reciprocity, in response to deliberate economic attacks by the United States.

–Business

In sports, the principle of reciprocity often manifests as teams exchanging strategies and insights during international competitions, fostering a mutual respect and shared growth within the global athletic community.

–Sports

Last week, the Baltimore Museum of Art revealed a new branding strategy that includes a vibrant color palette and a new logo, underscoring its commitment to social justice, equity, reciprocity, and artistic excellence, similar to the National Gallery’s approach.

–Arts and Culture

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